United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 1531 — Two-Year Regulatory Freeze Act of 2011

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Two-Year Regulatory Freeze Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal department or agency from publishing new rules or regualtions, or finalizing or otherwise enforcing or giving lawful effect to draft rules or regulations, until January 31, 2013. Exempts a rule which involves U.S. military or foreign affairs functions or matters relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts, or for which notice of proposed rulemaking is not otherwise required.

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Action History

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

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5460-5461)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1531 do?
Two-Year Regulatory Freeze Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal department or agency from publishing new rules or regualtions, or finalizing or otherwise enforcing or giving lawful effect to draft rules or regulations, until January 31, 2013. Exempts a rule which involves U.S. military or foreign affairs functions or matters relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts, or for which notice of proposed rulemaking is not otherwise required.
Who sponsors S 1531?
S 1531 is sponsored by Mike Johanns (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1531?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1531?
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