ERASER Act

Senate Bill

S. 30

119th Congress

ERASER Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Schmitt

Senator

Republican

MO

Cosponsors

2

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The ERASER Act requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing any new rule. For major rules with significant economic impact, the cost of the new rule must not exceed the combined cost of the repealed rules. This aims to reduce the overall regulatory burden.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

SponsorEric Schmitt (R-MO)

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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ERASER Act

The ERASER Act requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing any new rule. For major rules with significant economic impact, the cost of the new rule must not exceed the combined cost of the repealed rules. This aims to reduce the ove

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The ERASER Act requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing any new rule. For major rules with significant economic impact, the cost of the new rule must not exceed the combined cost of the repealed rules. This aims to reduce the overall regulatory burden.

Bill Number: 30
Sponsor: Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: ERASER Act
Bill Number: 30
Sponsor: Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: The ERASER Act requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing any new rule. For major rules with significant economic impact, the cost of the new rule must not exceed the combined cost of the repealed rules. This aims to reduce the overall regulatory burden.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The ERASER Act requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing any new rule. For major rules with significant economic impact, the cost of the new rule must not exceed the combined cost of the repealed rules. This aims to reduce the overall regulatory burden.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Expediting Reform And Stopping Excess Regulations Act or the ERASER ActThis bill generally requires federal agencies to repeal three rules before issuing a new rule.In the case of a new nonmajor rule, an agency must repeal at least three rules that, to the extent practicable, are related to the new rule.In the case of a new major rule, (1) an agency must repeal at least three rules that are related to the new major rule, and (2) the cost of the new major rule must be less than or equal to the cost of the repealed rules. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, or innovation.These requirements apply to rules issued through the notice and comment process and do not apply to interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice. Further, the requirements do not apply to a rule or major rule that relates to the management, organization, or personnel of an agency or procurement by the agency.Any rule repealed under this bill must be published in the Federal Register.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the number and estimated cost of rules and major rules currently in effect.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires repealing three rules for each new rule issued
Major rules must not exceed cost of repealed rules
Applies to notice and comment rulemaking
Excludes interpretive rules and internal agency procedures
GAO must report on current regulatory costs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Federal agencies would face significant constraints on new regulations. Businesses could see reduced regulatory burden over time. The requirement to repeal related rules would limit agency flexibility in addressing new issues through regulation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

30, 119th Congress (2025). "ERASER Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-30

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