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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Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 7, 2023
Last action Mar 7, 2023
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Mar 7, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
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James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
Co
Steve Daines
RRepublican
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