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S. 708

Regulatory Improvement Act of 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.

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-637.

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME](I-ME)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-637.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 — Informed