Contact Congress about S. 30: ERASER Act

This bill would make agencies repeal three existing rules before issuing a new rule that imposes costs or responsibilities outside the government. For major rules, the new rule's cost could not be higher than the total cost of the rules being repealed. GAO would also have to report regularly on the size and estimated cost of the federal rulebook.

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ERASER Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest action on S. 30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that write regulations, along with the people and governments that have to follow those rules. It would also give OIRA a formal certification role for major rules and require GAO to produce recurring reports for Congress. Businesses, individuals, and state and local governments could feel the effects through changes in how quickly new regulations are issued and which older regulations agencies decide to repeal.

Why this matters: The bill could change both the pace and the shape of federal rulemaking. Agencies would have to find existing rules to repeal before issuing new ones, and major rules would face an added cost cap, which could push agencies to rethink or narrow new regulatory actions. That could reduce the total number or estimated cost of regulations over time, but the bill does not say which specific rules would be removed or how effects on areas like health, safety, or the environment would play out. The required GAO reports could also give lawmakers and the public a clearer picture of the size and estimated cost of the federal rulebook.

Key provisions in S. 30

• Only applies to rules that impose a cost or responsibility on private parties or on state or local governments.
• Leaves out internal agency rules about management, organization, personnel, or procurement from the repeal requirement.
• Before issuing a new rule, agencies must repeal at least three existing related rules that were adopted through notice-and-comment rulemaking.
• For major rules, the new rule's cost must be less than or equal to the combined cost of the rules being repealed.
• The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, within the Office of Management and Budget, must certify that any new major rule meets that cost limit.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 30

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Questions people ask about S. 30

What is S. 30?

This bill would make agencies repeal three existing rules before issuing a new rule that imposes costs or responsibilities outside the government. For major rules, the new rule's cost could not be higher than the total cost of the rules being repealed. GAO would also have to report regularly on the size and estimated cost of the federal rulebook.

How do I support or oppose S. 30?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 30?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 30 before I act?

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