SENATE 676118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Checks and Balances Act
- Last Action
- 3/7/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2023-03-07Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-07 (00)
Checks and Balances Act
This bill expands congressional oversight of guidance documents (e.g., statements of policy) issued by a task force or similar entity composed of members of a federal agency.
Specifically, the bill makes such guidance (and guidance that directs the operations of a federal agency and is issued by an entity under the authority of the President) subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
Cosponsors (4)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Mike Braun (R-IN)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
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