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HR 2124 105th Congress House

To require Federal agencies to assess the impact of policies and regulations on families, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 6, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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Jul 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Jul 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Jul 9, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 14, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs each Federal agency, before implementing policies and regulations that may affect family well-being, to assess such actions with respect to specified criteria. Requires each agency to: (1) certify to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to the Congress that such policy or regulation has been assessed in accordance with this Act; and (2) provide adequate rationale for implementation of each policy or regulation that may negatively affect family well-being.

Directs OMB to: (1) ensure that policies and regulations proposed by agencies are implemented consistent with this Act; and (2) compile, index, and submit annually to the Congress the written certifications received.

Directs the White House Office of Policy Development to: (1) assess proposed policies and regulations in accordance with this Act; (2) provide evaluations of such policies and regulations to OMB; and (3) advise the President on policy and regulatory actions that may be taken to strengthen the institutions of marriage and family in the United States.

(Sec. 4) Requires an agency to conduct an assessment of a proposed policy or regulation in accordance with this Act upon request by a Member of Congress.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Republican 5
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Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 4, 1998
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 4, 1998
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Nov 6, 1997
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Nov 6, 1997
BALLENGER, CASS
· Oct 21, 1997
COLLINS, MAC
· Oct 21, 1997
CRANE, PHILIP
· Jul 15, 1997
 R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 9, 1997
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 9, 1997
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