H.R. 377 — Regulation Reduction Act of 2025

This section establishes requirements for federal agencies to repeal at least three existing rules before issuing a new rule that imposes costs or responsibilities on nongovernmental persons or state or local governments (excluding agency-internal policies or procurement, or revisions that reduce burdens or compliance costs). For major rules, the new rule's costs must equal or be less than the costs of repealed rules (with certification by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator), and all repealed rules must be published in the Federal Register. Additionally, within 90 days of enactment, agency heads must submit to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget Director a report reviewing agency rules to identify those that are costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated. The section adopts Administrative Procedure Act definitions of "agency," "rule," and "major rule," and defines "State" to include the District of Columbia, U.S. territories or possessions, and federally recognized Indian tribes.