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H.R.2727: Congressional Responsibility Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 6, 1995
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 1996
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (4 Democrats, 54 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congressional Responsibility Act of 1995 - Prohibits a regulation from taking effect before the enactment of a bill comprised solely of the text of the regulation. Requires an agency, whenever it promulgates a regulation, to submit to each House of the Congress a report containing its text and an explanation. Sets forth expedited congressional procedures for consideration of agency regulations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Dec. 6, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by John D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) |