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S 148119th CongressIn Committee
RED TAPE Act
Introduced: Jan 17, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-Iowa)
Standard Summary
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The Senate version of the RED TAPE Act mirrors the House bill, prohibiting the use of non‑monetized or unqualified factors in regulatory analyses, requiring transparency, and allowing judicial review.
Key Points
- 1Defines benefit‑cost analysis and regulatory impact analysis per OMB guidance.
- 2Prohibits agencies from considering non‑monetized or unquantified factors in analyses.
- 3Requires agencies to publish analyses and methodologies in the Federal Register.
- 4Establishes civil action and invalidation of regulations that violate the prohibition.
Impact Areas
Federal agencies and regulatorsBusinesses and industries affected by regulationsTaxpayers and the publicJudicial system
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