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on a nondelegable basis, that compliance would impede public safety or security, notifies the Administrator with the reasons, and publishes the notification in the Federal Register.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/357/text/eh#H3BA826B4FB6C4D6A94C9D28C06F2AA42"}},{"text":"Requires the head of each agency to ensure that issuance of its rules under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, adheres to the section's requirements.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/357/text/eh#H3BA826B4FB6C4D6A94C9D28C06F2AA42"}},{"text":"Requires the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to provide guidance on implementing the section and to monitor agency compliance.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 2","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/357/text/eh#H3BA826B4FB6C4D6A94C9D28C06F2AA42"}},{"text":"Defines \"rule\" by section 551 of title 5, United 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H.R. 357, 118th Congress: Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act. House: 218 Yea, 203 Nay. Outcome: Passed House, 12 Dec 2023."}}