Experts Protect Effective Rules, Transparency, and Stability Act of 2025; EXPERTS Act of 2025
Summary
The Experts Protect Effective Rules, Transparency, and Stability Act of 2025, also known as the EXPERTS Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to enhance transparency and accountability in federal rulemaking. It mandates increased disclosure of conflicts of interest related to scientific, economic, and technical studies used in the rulemaking process. The bill also seeks to streamline the review process of regulatory actions and ensure public awareness of rulemakings.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely increase the amount of information available to the public regarding the influences on agency rulemaking. This could lead to more informed public participation and potentially reduce the influence of special interests. Additionally, the establishment of the Office of the Public Advocate aims to further empower individuals in the rulemaking process.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in the rulemaking process through mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest.
- Enhanced public awareness of rulemaking proceedings and opportunities for participation.
- Establishment of an Office of the Public Advocate to assist individuals in navigating the rulemaking process.
- Streamlined review of regulatory actions to reduce delays.
- Potential for improved social equity considerations in rulemaking.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Increased disclosure requirements could potentially burden interested parties and slow down the rulemaking process.
- The limitation on negotiated rulemaking to only apply to negotiations between Federal, State, local, or tribal governments may exclude other stakeholders.
- The delegation of authority to the Office of the Public Advocate may raise concerns about potential overreach or bias.
- The bill's provisions on judicial review could limit the scope of court oversight of agency actions.
- Potential for increased costs associated with implementing the new disclosure requirements and establishing the Office of the Public Advocate.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the principles of transparency and accountability, which are implicit in the Constitution's emphasis on a government of laws, not of men. The provisions related to rulemaking procedures and judicial review are subject to Congress's power to regulate the administrative state. The First Amendment protects the right to petition the government, which is supported by the bill's provisions on public participation in rulemaking.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).