Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 11, 2015)
Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
Establishes in the legislative branch the Regulatory Improvement Commission.
Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety.
Requires the Commission to give priority to covered regulations that: (1) impose disproportionately high costs on a small entity, (2) create substantial recurring paperwork burdens or transaction costs, or (3) could be made more effective while reducing regulatory costs.
Sets forth reporting requirements for the Commission and procedures for congressional consideration of Commission reports and recommendations and proposed legislation.
What just happenedApr 27, 2016
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-637.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 11, 2015
- Apr 27, 2016Committee
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-637.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Sep 16, 2015Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 11, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 11, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate