Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Penalize Companies for False Data and Create a National Public Advocate
The EXPERTS Act of 2025 is currently in the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees. No action has been taken on this bill since November 2025. It is considered stalled because it has not moved forward in seven months.
This bill has only Democratic support and faces strong opposition from business groups. It is unlikely to pass in a divided or Republican-controlled Congress.
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Small businesses that participate in rulemaking would benefit from greater transparency about which large companies are funding studies that shape regulations. However, the new disclosure requirements also apply to any interested person submitting research, which could add paperwork burdens for smaller firms that do participate. On balance, the transparency provisions mostly target large publicly traded companies, so the net effect on small businesses is relatively neutral.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Congressional Democrats reintroduced the EXPERTS Act (H.R. 6145) to respond to the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda. The bill would codify 'Chevron deference,' create an Office of the Public Advocate to promote public participation, and establish a six-year statute of limitations for lawsuits against agency rulemaking.
The EXPERTS Act focuses on reversing legal changes following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine. It seeks to increase transparency by requiring disclosure of funding for all studies submitted during rulemaking and establishes an Office of the Public Advocate to represent public interests.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
EXPERTS Act of 2025
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