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Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review

USA119th CongressHR-67| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Elijah Crane (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act" seeks to enhance how federal agencies conduct retrospective reviews of existing regulations. It directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to first assess the Federal Government's progress in making regulations available in a machine-readable format , reporting this to Congress within 180 days. Following this, OMB must issue guidance within 18 months on how agencies can leverage advanced technology , including algorithmic tools and artificial intelligence, to more efficiently and accurately identify regulations that are obsolete, ineffective, or contradictory. This guidance aims to streamline the process of identifying regulations needing improvement or removal. Subsequently, each federal agency will be required to submit a detailed plan within two years, outlining its strategy for implementing this technology guidance in its own retrospective reviews. These plans must identify specific regulations or categories of regulations that are legally mandated for review or would otherwise benefit from being re-evaluated. Finally, agencies must begin implementing their strategies for reviewing existing regulations within 180 days of submitting their plans, ensuring a systematic approach to regulatory modernization.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7533
Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-644
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7533
    Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-644
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-644: Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
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Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review

USA119th CongressHR-67| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
The "Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act" seeks to enhance how federal agencies conduct retrospective reviews of existing regulations. It directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to first assess the Federal Government's progress in making regulations available in a machine-readable format , reporting this to Congress within 180 days. Following this, OMB must issue guidance within 18 months on how agencies can leverage advanced technology , including algorithmic tools and artificial intelligence, to more efficiently and accurately identify regulations that are obsolete, ineffective, or contradictory. This guidance aims to streamline the process of identifying regulations needing improvement or removal. Subsequently, each federal agency will be required to submit a detailed plan within two years, outlining its strategy for implementing this technology guidance in its own retrospective reviews. These plans must identify specific regulations or categories of regulations that are legally mandated for review or would otherwise benefit from being re-evaluated. Finally, agencies must begin implementing their strategies for reviewing existing regulations within 180 days of submitting their plans, ensuring a systematic approach to regulatory modernization.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7533
Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-644
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7533
    Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-644
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Elijah Crane (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-644: Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archives