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S 30

ERASER Act

119th Congress Introduced by Josh Hawley and 2 co-sponsors

ERASER Act aims to speed up reform and curb excess regulations, changing how rules are reviewed and repealed to cut burdens while increasing oversight.

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Bill Summary · S 30

Summary of S. 30 — ERASER Act (Expediting Reform And Stopping Excess Regulations Act)

Overview

  • Bill Number: S. 30
  • Title: ERASER Act (Expediting Reform And Stopping Excess Regulations Act)
  • Status: Introduced in Senate
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Classification: bill

What the bill is

  • The introduced text publicly available designates the act’s short title as the ERASER Act. No additional substantive provisions are included in the information provided here. The bill’s purpose, scope, and specific mechanisms would be determined by the full text and any amendment process during consideration.

Legislative actions to date

  • January 8, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • January 8, 2025: Introduced in the Senate.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Eric S. Schmitt
  • Cosponsors: Josh Hawley, Rick Scott

What the bill would do (based on title and lack of text in provided content)

  • The ERASER Act, by its name, suggests a focus on expediting reform and stopping “excess regulations.” However, the specific provisions, definitions, metrics, and processes are not included in the excerpt provided. Key questions about the bill’s substance (e.g., how it would define “excess regulations,” what deregulation or reform mechanisms it would establish, timelines for review or repeal, accountability measures, and which agencies or regulatory actions would be affected) cannot be answered from the available text.

Potential impacts (general considerations for similar regulatory reform bills)

  • If enacted, bills with a deregulatory/expedited reform emphasis typically aim to:
    • Create faster pathways to review, modify, or repeal regulations.
    • Introduce procedural requirements (e.g., sunset clauses, cost-benefit analyses, or accelerated committee review) for regulatory actions.
    • Increase oversight of regulations through stronger legislative or executive branch review mechanisms.
    • Potentially reduce regulatory burdens for certain sectors or programs, while raising questions about protections, safety, and oversight.
  • The actual impact would depend on the bill’s specific provisions, such as how “reform” and “excess” would be defined, what thresholds or triggers would apply, and how agencies and stakeholders could appeal or defend regulatory actions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Next steps, if the bill advances:
    • Committee consideration (hearings, markups) by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    • Potential amendments and votes in the Senate.
    • If reported, floor consideration and potential passage, followed by reconciliation or passage in other chambers as applicable.
  • Timelines for passage are uncertain and depend on committee action, Senate scheduling, and broader legislative priorities.

Why this bill matters

  • Given its title and sponsorship, the ERASER Act signals an emphasis on reforming the regulatory review process. Stakeholders in regulated industries, oversight communities, and public-interest groups will likely seek the full text to assess how it would affect regulatory breadth, timing, and protections.

Note: This summary reflects only the information provided in the request. Full text of the bill is needed to detail specific provisions and impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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