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S.433: Congressional Responsibility Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 12, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congressional Responsibility Act of 1997 - 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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| March 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) |