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Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

USA118th CongressHR-357| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2023
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4434
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 29, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
Nov 29, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.
Dec 12, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Dec 12, 2023
Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.
Dec 12, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)
Dec 12, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Dec 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 12, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)
Dec 12, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
View Vote
Dec 12, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
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Dec 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4434
    Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.


  • May 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 29, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.


  • November 29, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.


  • December 12, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.


  • December 12, 2023
    Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.


  • December 12, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)


  • December 12, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.


  • December 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.


  • December 12, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 12, 2023
    Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)


  • December 12, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 12, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)


  • December 12, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
    View Vote


  • December 12, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
    View Vote


  • December 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 13, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-922: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal officials

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

USA118th CongressHR-357| House 
| Updated: 12/13/2023
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4434
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 29, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
Nov 29, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.
Dec 12, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Dec 12, 2023
Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.
Dec 12, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)
Dec 12, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Dec 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 12, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)
Dec 12, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
View Vote
Dec 12, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
View Vote
Dec 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4434
    Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.


  • May 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 29, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.


  • November 29, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.


  • December 12, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.


  • December 12, 2023
    Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.


  • December 12, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)


  • December 12, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.


  • December 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.


  • December 12, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 12, 2023
    Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)


  • December 12, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 12, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)


  • December 12, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
    View Vote


  • December 12, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
    View Vote


  • December 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 13, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-922: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal officials