H.R. 357 · 118th Congress

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Ben Cline
Introduced
2023-01-13
Latest action
2023-12-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.