Regulatory Evidence-based Standards for Thorough Accountability and Reassuring Tests—Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely Act of 2025; RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025
Summary
The RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 5 of the United States Code, focusing on enhancing the periodic review of existing rules. It mandates agencies to review their rules within ten years of enactment or publication and to publish a list of rules without significant economic impact on small entities. The bill also strengthens judicial review by allowing courts to prohibit enforcement of rules if agencies fail to comply with review requirements.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase the frequency and scrutiny of regulatory reviews. It could lead to the elimination or modification of outdated or ineffective regulations. The enhanced judicial review power may incentivize agencies to adhere more strictly to regulatory review processes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased regulatory accountability and transparency.
- Potential reduction of unnecessary regulatory burdens on businesses, especially small entities.
- More frequent evaluation of rules to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
- Enhanced judicial oversight to ensure agency compliance with review requirements.
- Encourages agencies to be more proactive in identifying and addressing outdated regulations.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden on agencies to conduct more frequent and thorough reviews.
- Potential for regulatory uncertainty as rules are reviewed and possibly changed.
- Risk of politically motivated reviews that could undermine important regulations.
- The judicial review provision could lead to increased litigation and delays.
- The act may disproportionately impact agencies with limited resources.
Constitutional Alignment
The RESTART SUNSET Act aligns with the Constitution by promoting accountability and transparency in government, which are principles underlying the structure of the government. Specifically, it relates to Article I, Section 1, which vests legislative powers in Congress, implying a responsibility to oversee and refine laws and regulations. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional right or freedom.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).