Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-110
§1533 Small Government Agency Plan
Title 2 › CHAPTER 25 — UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM › SUBCHAPTER II — REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM › § 1533
Summary
Before rules that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments, agencies must plan to notify, get meaningful, timely input from officials on proposals with significant Federal intergovernmental mandates, and advise on compliance. Funds may be appropriated to each agency as necessary only.
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Title 2, §1533
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(a)Effects on small governments
Before establishing any regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments, agencies shall have developed a plan under which the agency shall—
(1)provide notice of the requirements to potentially affected small governments, if any;
(2)enable officials of affected small governments to provide meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory proposals containing significant Federal intergovernmental mandates; and
(3)inform, educate, and advise small governments on compliance with the requirements.
(b)Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to each agency to carry out the provisions of this section and for no other purpose, such sums as are necessary.
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2 U.S.C. § 1533
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110