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Regulation Decimation Act

USA119th CongressHR-710| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (12)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Regulation Decimation Act," introduces a significant new requirement for federal agencies when issuing regulations. It mandates that an agency cannot issue any new rule unless it first repeals at least ten existing rules that are, to the extent practicable, related to the new regulation. This measure aims to systematically reduce the overall volume of federal regulations. For new major rules , the requirements are more stringent: agencies must not only repeal ten related rules, but the cost of the new major rule must also be less than or equal to the cost of the repealed regulations. This crucial cost reduction must be officially certified by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs before the major rule can be issued. These provisions are designed to ensure that new major regulations do not add to the existing regulatory burden. The Act applies to rules that impose costs or responsibilities on non-governmental entities or state and local governments, but specifically excludes internal agency policies or rules being revised to reduce existing burdens. Furthermore, within 90 days of the Act's enactment, each agency head must submit a comprehensive report to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget, identifying any rules deemed costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated. The President is also required to provide a report to Congress every five years detailing the number of rules in effect and the progress made in reducing them.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
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.
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-712
Introduced in Senate
  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    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.


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-712
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-712: Regulation Decimation Act
  • HR 119-377: Regulation Reduction Act of 2025
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment information and archives

Regulation Decimation Act

USA119th CongressHR-710| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This bill, known as the "Regulation Decimation Act," introduces a significant new requirement for federal agencies when issuing regulations. It mandates that an agency cannot issue any new rule unless it first repeals at least ten existing rules that are, to the extent practicable, related to the new regulation. This measure aims to systematically reduce the overall volume of federal regulations. For new major rules , the requirements are more stringent: agencies must not only repeal ten related rules, but the cost of the new major rule must also be less than or equal to the cost of the repealed regulations. This crucial cost reduction must be officially certified by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs before the major rule can be issued. These provisions are designed to ensure that new major regulations do not add to the existing regulatory burden. The Act applies to rules that impose costs or responsibilities on non-governmental entities or state and local governments, but specifically excludes internal agency policies or rules being revised to reduce existing burdens. Furthermore, within 90 days of the Act's enactment, each agency head must submit a comprehensive report to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget, identifying any rules deemed costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated. The President is also required to provide a report to Congress every five years detailing the number of rules in effect and the progress made in reducing them.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
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.
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-712
Introduced in Senate
  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    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.


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-712
    Introduced in Senate
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (12)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-712: Regulation Decimation Act
  • HR 119-377: Regulation Reduction Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment information and archives