S 676 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Checks and Balances Act

This bill redefines "guidance" issued by entities with presidential authority (like task forces) to require Congressional review, similar to formal agency rules. It directly affects non-agency entities (e.g., presidential task forces) that issue operational guidance on policy or regulations. Key provisions expand the definition of "guidance" to include memoranda, letters, and directives, and mandate that these entities follow the same Congressional review process as federal agencies. The change ensures such guidance must undergo the same scrutiny as agency rules before taking effect.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 7, 2023 Last action Mar 7, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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