H.R. 357 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Dec 12, 2023 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 House roll 711 |
On Motion to RecommitEnsuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act | D 206–0 · R 0–211 |
Failed 206–211 |
| Dec 12, 2023 House roll 712 |
On PassageEnsuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act | D 3–203 · R 215–0 |
Passed 218–203 |
Latest action
Dec 13, 2023 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.