Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other purposes.
The Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026 aims to update the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 by requiring regulatory impact analyses for certain rules. This means that when new regulations are proposed, they must include a detailed assessment of their potential economic impact. This bill is designed to ensure that any new rules do not unfairly burden small businesses, state and local governments, or individuals without proper funding.
This legislation would affect federal agencies, state and local governments, and businesses by making the regulatory process more transparent and accountable. By mandating impact analyses, it seeks to prevent the imposition of new rules without adequate funding or consideration of their broader effects. This could lead to more balanced and informed regulatory decisions.
The bill was introduced on March 19, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No further actions have been recorded as of the last status update. The committee will review the bill, possibly hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it to the full Senate for further consideration.
