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Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011

Introduced: July 28, 2011 Introduced by: Johnson, Ron Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Jul 28, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 28, 2011
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal agency from taking any significant regulatory action until the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a monthly unemployment rate equal to or less than 7.7%.  

Defines as "significant" any regulatory action that is likely to: (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, small entities, or state, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with another agency's action; (3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy issues.

Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if the President notifies Congress that a waiver is necessary on the basis of national security or a national emergency.  Allows judicial review of all claims under this Act.

What's happening now July 28, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 5
  • HR 3400 Related bill Jobs Through Growth Act
  • HR 4078 Related bill Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act
  • S 1720 Related bill Jobs Through Growth Act
  • S 2199 Related bill Grow America Act of 2012
  • HR 2898 Identical bill Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Republican 11
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Oct 6, 2011
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Sep 13, 2011
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Sep 13, 2011
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Sep 12, 2011
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 28, 2011
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 28, 2011
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 28, 2011
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 28, 2011
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 28, 2011
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 28, 2011
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 28, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1438: Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1438/
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"S. 1438: Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1438/.
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