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SJRES109FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Resolution to Block 'Investing in America' Signage Requirements

Original title: SJRES 109: Congress Considers Disapproving OMB Rule on Investing in America Emblem

September 10, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts how federal infrastructure projects communicate funding sources to the public by attempting to remove a mandatory labeling requirement for government-funded construction sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Office of Management and Budget

The agency's regulatory action is being challenged and would be nullified if the resolution passes.

Infrastructure project contractors

These entities are currently required to display the 'Investing in America' emblem on project signage under the rule.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted in 2021, provides significant federal funding for transportation and utility projects across the United States. context
  • The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. context

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a federal rule that requires the 'Investing in America' emblem to be displayed on signs at projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. If passed, the rule would be invalidated and lose all legal force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly impacts how federal infrastructure projects communicate funding sources to the public by attempting to remove a mandatory labeling requirement for government-funded construction sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Investing in America' emblem?
It is a branding emblem required by the OMB to be displayed on signs at projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to increase transparency.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The rule requiring the use of the emblem would be invalidated and would no longer have any legal force or effect.

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GAO Classification of Controller Alerts

The document highlights a significant shift where the GAO classified an OMB 'Controller Alert' as a formal rule, triggering the Congressional Review Act process.

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of Management and Budgetsubmitted the ruleMap →
otherUnited States Codechapter 8 of title 5Map →

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  • Controversy75
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