ALERT Act

HR 2953, the ALERT Act, requires federal agencies to submit monthly reports to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) detailing upcoming rules. Agencies must include summaries, cost estimates (categorized in $50 million increments), job impact assessments, and scientific information for rules expected to be finalized within 12 months. OIRA publishes this data monthly online and annually in the Federal Register, including a yearly analysis of agency rulemaking costs and job effects. Rules cannot take effect until 6 months after the required information is publicly available, with limited exceptions for emergencies or national security.