OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Zero Based Regulations Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1556.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2025-05-01.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- All existing federal regulations will be regularly reviewed and assessed for effectiveness and cost.
- Agencies must repeal rules before reintroducing them, requiring public consultation and cost analysis.
- New regulations will be harder to introduce and will require the repeal of at least one existing rule to reduce overall regulatory burden.
- Citizens will have more opportunities to provide input on new and amended regulations through public hearings.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.
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.