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The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 expands judicial review of agency actions, allowing courts to interpret laws and regulations independently. This act increases judicial power over the interpretation of laws and agency rules.
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025, or SOPRA, enhances judicial review of agency actions. It empowers courts to independently interpret laws and regulations, ensuring a check on agency interpretations. This applies broadly to judicial reviews unless explicitly exempted by law.
The ERASER Act mandates that agencies repeal at least three existing regulations for every new one issued, ensuring that the economic cost of major new rules is offset by the cost savings from repealed rules, while also requiring regular GAO reports on the total cost of regulations.
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
Eric Schmitt
Senator
MO
The ERASER Act requires agencies to repeal at least three existing regulations for every new regulation issued, especially major ones. For major rules, the cost of the new rule must be equal to or less than the cost of those being repealed, as certified by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must regularly study and report on the total number and economic impact of federal regulations. This aims to reduce regulatory burden and control the economic impact of federal rules.