S-577 : Still Just a Bill

Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017

This bill requires the general notice of proposed rule making by a federal agency to include the Internet address of a plain-language summary, not exceeding 100 words, of the proposed rule, which shall be posted on the regulations.gov website.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-28CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 157.Senate
2017-06-28CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 115-120.Senate
2017-05-17CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2017-03-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2017-03-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Government information and archives

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