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Sunset Chevron Act: Government Rules to Expire, Agencies Must Rejustify

This act aims to sunset rules previously upheld by courts based on "Chevron deference." This means many existing government regulations could lose their validity, potentially impacting various aspects of citizens' lives, from environmental protection to personal finances. The government will need to re-justify the necessity of these rules.
Key points
Many existing federal rules, previously upheld under "Chevron deference," will automatically expire on specific dates.
Government agencies will need to re-justify and potentially re-enact these rules, which could lead to changes in regulations across many sectors.
Citizens may experience changes in regulations concerning areas like environmental protection, product safety, or business operations, depending on which rules are sunsetted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_274
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sunset Chevron Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_274.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Many existing federal rules, previously upheld under "Chevron deference," will automatically expire on specific dates.
  • Government agencies will need to re-justify and potentially re-enact these rules, which could lead to changes in regulations across many sectors.
  • Citizens may experience changes in regulations concerning areas like environmental protection, product safety, or business operations, depending on which rules are sunsetted.
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. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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