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S.981: Regulatory Improvement Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 27, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (8 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Regulatory Improvement Act of 1998 - Provides for the analysis of major rules by Federal agencies. Defines a "major rule" as one that is likely to: (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more in quantifiable costs; or (2) affect the economy or a sector of the economy adversely. Requires agencies to issue regulatory analyses for major rules which include: (1) cost-benefit analyses, including for regulatory alternatives; (2)...
(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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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-335.
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-486.
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-188. Additional and minority views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
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Star Print ordered on Senate Report 105-188.
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| June 27, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Carl Levin (D-Mich.) |