HR 357
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal officials
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 13, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
Dec 12, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
Dec 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)
Dec 12, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.
Dec 12, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)
Dec 12, 2023
Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.
Dec 12, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Dec 12, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 11, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
Nov 29, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.
Nov 29, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | House · vote #717 | On Passage | Passed | 218–203 | See who voted → |
| Dec 12, 2023 | House · vote #716 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 206–211 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 834 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
18
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 357: Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-357/
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