United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

S 30 — ERASER Act

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Expediting Reform And Stopping Excess Regulations Act or the ERASER ActThis bill generally requires federal agencies to repeal three rules before issuing a new rule.In the case of a new nonmajor rule, an agency must repeal at least three rules that, to the extent practicable, are related to the new rule.In the case of a new major rule, (1) an agency must repeal at least three rules that are related to the new major rule, and (2) the cost of the new major rule must be less than or equal to the cost of the repealed rules. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, or innovation.These requirements apply to rules issued through the notice and comment process and do not apply to interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice. Further, the requirements do not apply to a rule or major rule that relates to the management, organization, or personnel of an agency or procurement by the agency.Any rule repealed under this bill must be published in the Federal Register.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the number and estimated cost of rules and major rules currently in effect.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 30 do?
Expediting Reform And Stopping Excess Regulations Act or the ERASER ActThis bill generally requires federal agencies to repeal three rules before issuing a new rule.In the case of a new nonmajor rule, an agency must repeal at least three rules that, to the extent practicable, are related to the new rule.In the case of a new major rule, (1) an agency must repeal at least three rules that are related to the new major rule, and (2) the cost of the new major rule must be less than or equal to the cost of the repealed rules. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, or innovation.These requirements apply to rules issued through the notice and comment process and do not apply to interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice. Further, the requirements do not apply to a rule or major rule that relates to the management, organization, or personnel of an agency or procurement by the agency.Any rule repealed under this bill must be published in the Federal Register.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the number and estimated cost of rules and major rules currently in effect.
Who sponsors S 30?
S 30 is sponsored by Schmitt, Eric (Republican), Scott, Rick (Republican), and Hawley, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of S 30?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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