S. 1734: Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017

115th Congress · introduced 2017-08-03 · Government Operations and Politics · Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-08-03 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
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Official title

Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017

Plain summary

Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017 Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 2017 The bill revises the process that governs the way in which executive agencies may propose and issue regulations, including by establishing requirements that agencies must follow when proposing or issuing a major rule. A major rule is defined as one that is likely to cause an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, a major increase in costs or prices, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, public health and safety, or the environment. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) must provide guidance on, and oversight of, agencies' assessments of their proposed major rules. Pilot Retrospective Review Commission Act of 2017 The bill establishes in the legislative branch a Pilot Regulatory Review Commission to evaluate and provide recommendations for modifying, consolidating, or repealing certain regulations that impact the transportation sector. Plain Writing Act for Regulations Act of 2017 When issuing or revising regulations, executive agencies must use plain writing that is clear, concise, and well-organized if feasible. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Transparency Act of 2017 OIRA must ensure greater openness, accessibility, and accountability in the regulatory review process. Cost-Benefit Analysis Improvement Act of 2017 The General Services Administration must contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to publish a study on the costs and benefits associated with major rules.

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Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] · 0 cosponsors

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Bill: A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Rulemaking: The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115s1734.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/s>

Record fed-us-cong115-s1734 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115