Agency independence

No Independence? No Need

No Independence? No Need

The agency tasked with protecting federal employees, including whistleblowers, should be abolished.

Independent Regulation of Consumer Product Safety

Independent Regulation of Consumer Product Safety

Weakening the independence of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission puts the public welfare at risk.

Stripping Agency Independence Has Condemned Americans to Death

Stripping Agency Independence Has Condemned Americans to Death

Undermining the independence of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will endanger American lives.

Standing Up for the Independence of the NLRB

Standing Up for the Independence of the NLRB

Attacks on the National Labor Relations Board’s leaders undermine their work and independence.

In Support of Bipartisan Leadership at Independent Agencies

In Support of Bipartisan Leadership at Independent Agencies

Bipartisan leadership safeguards both the process and purpose of independent agencies.

What Humphrey’s Legacy Protects

What Humphrey’s Legacy Protects

Overturning the precedent that protects FTC independence would invite corruption and public distrust.

In Defense of Regulatory Independence

In Defense of Regulatory Independence

Leaders from independent agencies discuss the implications of undermining for-cause protections for regulatory officials.

Mass Comments and the Revival of Apolitical Expertise

Mass Comments and the Revival of Apolitical Expertise

Mass comments policy should consider agencies’ roles as apolitical policymakers.

Does Presidential Ideology Influence OIRA Review?

Does Presidential Ideology Influence OIRA Review?

Scholars report that White House review exerts a deregulatory influence on agency rulemaking.

Agency Independence Under Egypt’s New Media Law

Agency Independence Under Egypt’s New Media Law

Recent legislation raises constitutional issues concerning presidential power over independent agencies.

Are Independent Agencies Really Independent?

Are Independent Agencies Really Independent?

A federal court ruling revives questions about the insulation of independent agencies.

Searching for Real Regulatory Independence

Searching for Real Regulatory Independence

OECD report calls for agency independence to serve as a bulwark against breakdowns in the regulatory process.