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H.R. 5542 102nd Congress House

Regulatory Accountability Act of 1992

Official title: To institute accountability in the Federal regulatory process, establish a program for systematic selection of regulatory priorities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 2, 1992 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jul 13, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Jul 2, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 2, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 13, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regulatory Accountability Act of 1992 - Sets forth specific requirements Federal agencies must adhere to in taking any regulatory action.

Provides an exemption from certain requirements for regulatory actions for which the President publishes in the Federal Register a statement of waiver that: (1) outlines the reasons for waiving such requirements because of emergency need for such specific regulatory action; and (2) includes a timetable for satisfying remaining requirements as early as possible.

Requires the President to provide for independent evaluation of the regulatory process and the effect of regulations on different areas of the economy. Provides funding for such evaluation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5542: Regulatory Accountability Act of 1992. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5542/
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