Bill > HR4434

This bill, the "Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act," requires that any rule promulgated under Section 553 of Title 5 of the United States Code be issued and signed by an individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. It also requires that such rules be initiated by a senior appointee, unless the head of the agency determines that compliance would impede public safety or security, in which case the agency must notify the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and publish the reasons for the exemption. The bill also tasks the Administrator with providing guidance on the implementation of these requirements and monitoring agency compliance.