S. 8 · 111th Congress

Returning Government to the American People Act

Stage
Introduced
Sponsor
Harry Reid
Introduced
2009-01-06
Latest action
2009-01-07 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

Summary

Returning Government to the American People Act - Declares that: (1) the Bush Administration should not rush into effect major new controversial regulations in its closing days; (2) the incoming Administration, working with the Congress, should review and, if appropriate, revise or reject such regulations; and (3) Congress should enact and the President should sign legislation necessary to ensure the new Administration has that opportunity.