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        <fullName>Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[For further action, see H.R.4917, which became Public Law 108-401 on 10/30/2004.]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Federal Regulatory Improvement Act of 2004 - Revises the purpose of the Administrative Conference of the United States to include: (1) promoting more effective public participation and efficiency in the rulemaking process; (2) reducing unnecessary litigation in the regulatory process; (3) improving the use of science in the regulatory process; and (4) improving the effectiveness of laws applicable to the regulatory process.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through FY 2007.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Federal Regulatory Improvement Act of 2004 - Revises the purpose of the Administrative Conference of the United States to include: (1) promoting more effective public participation and efficiency in the rulemaking process; (2) reducing unnecessary litigation in the regulatory process; (3) improving the use of science in the regulatory process; and (4) improving the effectiveness of laws applicable to the regulatory process.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through FY 2007.</p>]]></text>
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