I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2175 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2011 Mr. Fincher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require certain agencies to submit a cost-benefit analysis to the Congress before implementing proposed regulations.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Balance Act.

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Cost-benefit analysis required with respect to significant regulatory actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, and Food and Drug Administration

Before any proposed regulation that is determined to be a significant regulatory action, as such term is defined in Executive Order 12866 (5 U.S.C. 601 note; relating to regulatory planning and review), takes effect, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration shall— (1)perform the cost-benefit analysis described in section 6(a)(3) of such Executive Order (or any successor thereto) for such proposed regulation; and (2)submit such analysis to the Congress.