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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 377

Congress considers forcing agencies to repeal 3 rules before issuing a new regulation

Regulation Reduction Act of 2025

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Senate
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Law

Key Points

  • Federal agencies could not issue a new regulation unless they first repeal at least three existing regulations, when practical on related topics.
  • For big, high-impact regulations, agencies would also have to show the new rule’s cost is no more than the total cost of the rules they repeal.
  • A federal office within the budget agency would have to certify the cost comparison for these big rules before they could take effect.
  • Any rules removed under this system would have to be publicly listed in the Federal Register so people can see what changed.
  • Within 90 days after the law is enacted, each agency head would have to send Congress a review naming rules that are costly, outdated, duplicative, or ineffective.
Consumer ProtectionLabor EmploymentEnvironmentTechnologyHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(7)
Small Business Owner
Neutral
Gig Worker
Neutral
Chronic Illness
Neutral
Tribal Member
Neutral
Housing Assistance
Neutral
Homeowner
Neutral
Renter
Neutral

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 14, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 14, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

As soon as the law takes effect after enactment

Agencies begin operating under the “repeal 3 rules before issuing 1 new rule” requirement

New federal rules that would add costs or responsibilities may slow down, because agencies must identify and repeal 3 related existing rules first.

Soon after enactment, when agencies attempt major rules

OMB’s regulation review office starts certifying cost comparisons for major rules

For big new rules, agencies may need extra time to prove the new rule’s cost is no higher than the rules they repealed, which can delay major changes.

No later than 90 days after enactment

Each agency submits a rule “cleanup” report to Congress and OMB

Within 90 days after enactment, agencies must list rules they see as costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated. This can shape which rules get repealed first and what areas see fewer requirements.

Ongoing after enactment as agencies repeal rules

Agencies publish repealed rules in the Federal Register

People and businesses will be able to see which specific rules were removed, which can change compliance checklists (like reporting, labeling, safety plans, or permit steps).

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Regulation Reduction Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 377
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(24)
R: 24

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