Federal Regulations Sunset After 5 Years Unless Reauthorized by Congress
This bill introduces a rule that new federal regulations will automatically expire after five years unless Congress explicitly reauthorizes them. This aims to increase oversight of bureaucracy and ensure regulations are regularly reviewed for their necessity and impact on citizens.
Key points
All new federal regulations will expire after 5 years unless reauthorized by Congress.
Agencies cannot reissue or enforce expired regulations without Congressional approval.
Agencies must justify the need for reauthorization, and these justifications will be publicly available.
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