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SCRUB Act: Fewer Regulations, Lower Economic Costs

This act aims to reduce the number and cost of federal regulations. It introduces a rule that when creating a new regulation, agencies must repeal others to ensure overall regulatory costs do not increase. This could potentially lower prices for goods and services and make it easier to do business, impacting jobs and innovation.
Key points
One-in, one-out rule: Agencies must repeal old regulations when introducing new ones to offset costs.
Review of existing regulations: The government will identify and repeal outdated, costly, or ineffective regulations, especially those over 15 years old or burdensome to small businesses.
Cost reduction goal: The act aims to reduce the cumulative costs of federal regulation by at least 33% by July 2026.
Future reviews: New regulations will be required to include a plan for their review within 10 years of their enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_648
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCRUB Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_648.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • One-in, one-out rule: Agencies must repeal old regulations when introducing new ones to offset costs.
  • Review of existing regulations: The government will identify and repeal outdated, costly, or ineffective regulations, especially those over 15 years old or burdensome to small businesses.
  • Cost reduction goal: The act aims to reduce the cumulative costs of federal regulation by at least 33% by July 2026.
  • Future reviews: New regulations will be required to include a plan for their review within 10 years of their enactment.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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.

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