Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act

January 13 – March 19, 2026

Legislators are advancing proposals in both chambers to mandate rigorous cost-benefit analyses and enhanced stakeholder consultation for major federal agency regulations.

Policies

Sen. Fischer Introduces Bill to Require Cost Checks on Major Federal Regulations

S. 4151

Congress targets stricter cost-benefit tests and more public input for major federal regulations

H.R. 580

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