Review of Major Federal Rules

Summary#

The SMART Act of 2025 would require agencies to plan how they will review certain major rules and later assess whether those rules meet their goals. The assessments would compare actual costs and benefits with expected ones and consider whether a rule should be changed, is no longer needed, or could be replaced by a better option. Agencies would gather data, including public input, and publish assessment results. The bill includes exceptions for some rules and limits court review to whether agencies completed and published required documents.

What it means for you#

Agencies would have to consider public input when gathering information for reviews of covered rules. The bill does not specify direct changes to services or requirements for individuals.

Expenses#

The bill authorizes appropriations in amounts considered necessary to carry out its requirements, but does not specify a dollar amount.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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