H.R. 2898 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
H.R. 2898 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Sep 12, 2011, sponsored by Reid J. Ribble with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal agency from taking any significant regulatory action until the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a monthly unemployment rate equal to or less than 7.7%. Defines as "significant" any regulatory action that is likely to: (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect the economy, productivity, competitio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Reid J. Ribble (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending . (Oct 3, 2011)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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