Bill > S1708

This bill aims to improve agency rulemaking by establishing more rigorous and transparent processes for how federal agencies develop and implement rules and guidance. The bill defines key terms like "major rule" and "guidance" and requires agencies to conduct comprehensive analysis before issuing rules, including considering alternative approaches, assessing potential costs and benefits, and publishing detailed explanations. For major rules, agencies must now maximize net benefits and provide a framework for assessing the rule's effectiveness over time. The bill also introduces new requirements for public comment periods, mandates that agencies place supporting documentation in public dockets, and gives the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs more oversight in the rulemaking process. Additionally, the legislation modifies judicial review standards for agency rules and provides more specific guidelines for how agencies should develop and implement guidance documents. The bill ultimately seeks to make federal rulemaking more systematic, transparent, and economically considerate, with a focus on minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens while still achieving important policy objectives.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1708/all-info