Proposal:Checks and Balances Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 4427
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Checks and Balances Act

This bill expands congressional oversight of guidance documents (and other statements of policy) issued by a task force or similar entity composed of members of a federal agency.

Bill Title

Checks and Balances Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
• 2022-06-16: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.