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S.299: REINS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (1 Democrat, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 or the REINS Act - Rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, major rules take effect unless Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution disapproving them). Defines "major rule" as any rule, including an interim final rule,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-220.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-220.
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| Feb. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |