China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party
New requirements such as notice-and-comment periods and public hearings should improve transparency.
Using Plain Language to Draft Regulations
ACUS recommendation offers suggestions for making the language of agency documents more accessible.
Guidance and the Congressional Review Act
Congress faces issues in attempting to apply regulation-removing law to agency guidance.
Chevron and Net Neutrality at the FCC
Net neutrality has “bounced” from regulation to repeal under an often-used administrative law doctrine.
What A Difference A Year Makes
Americans should applaud President Trump for rolling back Obama Administration overreach.
Creating Trusted Regulatory Policy
Citizens are more likely to comply with regulations that they perceive as enacted through a fair process.
Tax Overhaul Process Retreated from Democracy
Recent legislative process that led to tax changes fell short in terms of key principles of democracy.
Information-Based Regulation and the Search for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Rankings for company’s new headquarters offer cautionary lessons about using rankings as regulatory tools.
The Sunshine Act and Transparency at the FCC
New practice of releasing drafts of proposed actions enhances the public’s understanding of agency actions.
Trump’s Red Tape Rollback
The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollback highlights the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.
Improve Regulation, Do Not Repeal It
The deregulatory agenda should be replaced with a regulatory improvement agenda.