Bills · S 1556
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1556Government Operations and Politics
Zero Based Regulations Act
INTRO MAY 1· LAST ACTION MAY 1
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7MIN
COSPONSORS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill represents a fundamental shift in the government's approach to regulations. If it becomes law, it would lead to a dramatic decrease in the number of federal regulations or, at the very least, force a thorough re-evaluation and justification for virtually every rule on the books. This could result in less administrative burden and lower costs for businesses and individuals, but it could also eliminate regulations that provide consumer protections, environmental safeguards, or public safety standards that many people rely on.
If this bill does not pass, federal agencies would continue to operate under the current system, where rules remain in effect unless specifically amended or repealed, and new rules are added incrementally. The debate around this bill reflects a broader tension between those who advocate for deregulation to spur economic activity and those who see government regulations as essential for public welfare and safety. Its passage would mean a more limited role for agencies in setting new rules and a greater emphasis on reducing the existing regulatory footprint.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
All existing federal regulations must be automatically repealed on a rolling schedule, with approximately 20% of an agency's rules reviewed each year.
This shifts the burden, requiring agencies to justify re-establishing rules rather than simply maintaining them, which could lead to fewer regulations.
PROVISION 02
If an agency wants to reinstate a repealed rule, it must be re-promulgated as a new rule, requiring multiple public hearings, a detailed analysis, and ensuring the new rule costs no more than 70% of the original.
This makes it significantly harder to put regulations back on the books, potentially leading to streamlined or less costly rules, but also the permanent removal of some.
PROVISION 03
For a period after the bill's enactment (until the end of that fiscal year), agencies are severely restricted from creating new rules, usually requiring them to repeal or simplify an existing rule for every new one they wish to enact.
This provision immediately slows the growth of new regulations and aims to reduce the overall regulatory footprint from day one.
PROVISION 04
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) must annually develop and publish a schedule for agencies to review their existing regulations.
This ensures a consistent and transparent process for the ongoing review and potential repeal of federal rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Idaho
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in Senate
MAY 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1556
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1556Government Operations and Politics
Zero Based Regulations Act
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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