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US SB4151
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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Mandates agencies select the regulatory alternative that maximizes net benefits, with exceptions requiring approval from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator
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Extends requirements to independent regulatory agencies (previously exempt) while exempting Federal Reserve monetary policy rules
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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