H.R.8950

REPORTS Act Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Federal agencies must analyze the impact of major rules on poverty and racial inequity.

The bill mandates federal agencies to analyze the impact of major rules on individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line and racial inequity. It also requires the Comptroller General to publish reports on the impact of government programs or policies on poverty and racial inequity. These analyses and reports aim to address racial wealth gaps and ensure transparency in policy impacts.

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Where it stands

Current
Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.