Bills/S. 368

BLOCK Act

BLOCK Act

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# BLOCK Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The BLOCK Act (S. 368) is a regulatory reform bill sponsored by Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) that would restrict federal agencies' ability to create new regulations and rules. While the full details aren't publicly specified in available summaries, the bill appears focused on limiting regulatory expansion and giving Congress more oversight of agency actions. The broad subject matter suggests it addresses how federal agencies operate, including their rule-making processes and economic impacts. **Who It Affects:** This bill would potentially impact businesses of all sizes (particularly by reducing regulatory burdens), consumers (through changes in regulatory protections), federal agencies (through reduced rule-making authority), and Congress (by increasing its oversight role).

The bill's focus on topics like competition, inflation, and economic performance suggests it aims to influence economic policy broadly. **Current Status:** As of now, the BLOCK Act remains in committee and has not advanced to a full Senate vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and support from additional senators before proceeding further. *Note: Detailed provisions are limited in available public records. For specific language, consult Congress.gov or the bill's official text.*.

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Latest Action

February 3, 2025

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

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsBudget deficits and national debtBusiness investment and capitalCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsEconomic performance and conditionsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIndustrial policy and productivityInflation and pricesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedureMonetary policyUnemployment

Sponsor

R
Kennedy, John [R-LA]
R-LA · Senate

Key Dates

Introduced
February 3, 2025
Last Updated
February 3, 2025
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