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PA 672 Module 10 Legislative Review

Legislative oversight involves Congress reviewing and monitoring the implementation of laws and the effectiveness of government agencies. This process includes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove new federal regulations, particularly those with significant economic impacts.

PA 672 Module 10  Legislative Review

By Amanda Chapman

PA 672

June 9, 2019

Congress: legislative oversight

Casework

evaluation/review of agencies/programs

Sunset legislation

congress reviews policies/programs

Title II of the Small Business and Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

Congressional review act
ordinary rule

can be disapproved/60-day review not required

Federal register

Major rule

annual impact of >$100 mil or substantial economic impacts

60-day review

Federal Register

Committee & Subcommittee Oversight

Legislative Reorganization Act (1946, 1970)

Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Reports

The Government Performance Review Act Modernization Act of 2010

Research, Evaluation, Audit and Investigations

Inspector General
Congressional Budget Office
the Congressional Research Service
the Government Accountability Office

Reporting Requirements

Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010
Government Performance and Results Act in 1993
timing, frequency, and pre-review
freedom of information requests