Regulatory Reform Under Reagan and Trump
Reagan-era regulatory reform will help restrict rule rescissions under Executive Order 13,771.
Getting Back to the Basics with Agency Rulemaking
The United States needs a bipartisan push to bring transparency and accountability back into the rulemaking process.
Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?
Legal scholar argues for greater reliance on entrepreneurial strategies in regulation.
A Debate Over President Trump’s “One-In-Two-Out” Executive Order
Policy experts consider the constitutionality of a cornerstone of the President’s regulatory reform efforts.
A Wolf in Sheep’s Skin
The Early Participation in Regulations Act will further complicate the rulemaking process.
Giving the Platypus of Formal Rulemaking a Second Look, Again
Legal scholar reexamines the formal rulemaking process in response to criticism.
Assessing the Regulatory Accountability Act
Scholars debate the merits and drawbacks of the recently proposed Regulatory Accountability Act, which would dramatically reform the rulemaking process.
The Trump Administration’s Regulatory Reform Options
The new Administration and Congress can use several procedures to cut down on regulation.
Improving Regulatory Analysis at Independent Agencies
Independent agencies should adopt four key analytical standards.
Improving the Process of Making Rules at Independent Agencies
Following certain procedural steps will strengthen independent agencies’ rulemaking processes.
Inside Agency Class Actions
Most agencies enjoy authority to aggregate cases and would benefit from doing so, but very few actually do.
An Education in Regulatory Reform
Penn Law students met with experts in Washington to discuss proposals for reforming the regulatory process.