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US SB4151

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Defines "major rule" as any regulation with $100,000,000+ annual economic impact (adjusted for inflation every 5 years), major cost increases for consumers or governments, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or U.S. business competitiveness

  • Requires federal agencies to prepare and publish initial and final regulatory impact analyses in the Federal Register for all major rules, including quantified cost-benefit analyses and assessment of effects on job creation/loss

  • Mandates agencies select the regulatory alternative that maximizes net benefits, with exceptions requiring approval from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator

  • Extends requirements to independent regulatory agencies (previously exempt) while exempting Federal Reserve monetary policy rules

  • Creates judicial review allowing aggrieved persons to challenge major rules in court for noncompliance with analysis requirements, with provisions taking effect 120 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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