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Agency Rule Costs: Balancing New Regulations with Repeals

New rules require government agencies to assess the costs of major new regulations. Before implementing such a rule, they must identify if another rule can be repealed to offset the expenses. This aims to limit financial burdens on citizens and businesses.
Key points
Agencies must estimate the costs of new major rules that could impact the economy by $100 million or more.
Before a new rule takes effect, agencies must identify and repeal another rule to offset the new costs.
Each major new rule must include a statement indicating whether its costs have been offset by repealing another rule.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1963
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agency Accountability and Cost Transparency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1963.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Agencies must estimate the costs of new major rules that could impact the economy by $100 million or more.
  • Before a new rule takes effect, agencies must identify and repeal another rule to offset the new costs.
  • Each major new rule must include a statement indicating whether its costs have been offset by repealing another rule.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy Courts and Law