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This bill requires that federal agency rules be issued and signed only by Senate-confirmed presidential appointees, with some narrow exceptions. Specifically, any rule promulgated under standard administrative rulemaking procedures must be initiated and signed by a high-level appointee, such as a presidential appointee or a non-career Senior Executive Service member. The only exception is if the agency head determines that following this requirement would impede public safety or security, in which case they must notify the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and publish a public explanation. The bill aims to increase accountability in the rulemaking process by ensuring that significant regulatory decisions are made by politically appointed leaders who are directly responsible to the President and confirmed by the Senate, rather than by lower-level career bureaucrats. The Administrator of OIRA is tasked with providing guidance and monitoring agencies' compliance with these new requirements. The bill does not affect the budget or administrative functions of the Office of Management and Budget, and it applies to rules that substantially affect the rights or obligations of parties outside the agency.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/418/all-info