Streamline the federal process for reviewing and updating government regulations to reduce unnecessary burdens.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2026?
The Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8162, has been in the House Judiciary and Small Business committees since March 29, 2026. The committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation never receives a committee vote and dies through inaction. This bill has seen no progress for three months, which is a common outcome for proposals in the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 8162 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9085 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9085 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Daniel Meuser (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.