Management
Biden administration to roll back the Betsy DeVos Title IX rules
New Education Department regulations would undo Trump administration changes to sexual discrimination policies at U.S. colleges and universities, now requiring the schools to have in place measures to offer support to students and employees alleging discrimination.
Management
OPM rule removes Social Security numbers from mailed documents
The federal HR agency finalized a rule Friday that would help prevent potential identity theft by restricting the inclusion of Social Security numbers in mailed documents and establishing criteria for protecting the information.
Oversight
Citizen oversight panels could make the federal rulemaking process more open and democratic
Juries render decisions on complex legal questions and could do the same as part of the regulatory process.
Management
Nuclear regulators should weigh climate change risk to power plants, report says
A GAO report found the Nuclear Regulatory Commission needs to factor more risk from the impact of more extreme natural events in how it licenses the safety of power plants.
Oversight
FDA clinical inspections are plummeting due to staffing issues
Employees are also concerned some of their inspection findings are being ignored.
Workforce
Amazon, SpaceX and other companies are arguing the government agency that has protected labor rights since 1935 is actually unconstitutional
The corporate attack on the National Labor Relations Board may be a response to growing support for unions.
Management
Are the Build America rules slowing infrastructure progress?
State DOTs, transit agencies and the construction industry want the White House to make it easier to comply with rules designed to include American-made products in infrastructure projects.
Tech
Proposed contractor cyber reporting rule sets a ‘significantly problematic’ bar, industry groups say
The groups, which represent tech and cybersecurity companies sometimes contracted by the government, say the proposals are too rigorous and inconsistent.
Oversight
USPS’ feud with its regulator escalates yet again
The Postal Service is so far declining to turn over information related to its operational and workforce reforms, while accusing the watchdog of killing new business deals.
Oversight
A surprising history of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Once a leader in expanding civil rights, it's now a leader in limiting government power.
Management
Supreme Court appears ready to end deference to federal agency expertise
The conservative majority is skeptical of a longstanding precedent that gives agencies latitude in setting regulations, and legal experts say it will take "miracle" to save it.
Management
Feds tout pedestrian, cyclist safety measures in new road design rules
The Federal Highway Administration released long-awaited updates to its manual for traffic signs and road design. The newest edition comes as the country is in the throes of a major upswing in roadway deaths.
Management
House approves bill adding more red tape to agency rulemaking process
The Biden administration opposes a measure requiring Senate-confirmed agency head approval of new regulations, arguing it would create a bureaucratic morass.
Management
New bill seeks to codify Trump-era regulation cut rule
Rep. Mike Gallagher’s (R-Wisc.) legislation aims to make permanent the Trump executive order that sought to repeal two regulations for each one introduced.
Management
Biden administration boasts it’s including more public input into agency rulemaking
Agencies hope to solicit more perspectives and boost trust in government.
Management
Supreme Court appears ready to deal another blow to federal agencies' administrative powers
While such a ruling could radically alter agencies' regulatory authorities, Chief Justice John Roberts said the government's argument "undermines the whole point of constitutional protection."
Management
Biden calls on agencies to spur more competition with their regs
The president wants an "all-of-government approach" to expanding choice for consumers and workers.
Management
EEOC finalizes electronic filing options for feds
Although the agency that investigates complaints of workplace discrimination has offered the option to file documents and track cases online for years, its regulations now finally endorse the current system.
Oversight
White House takes a crack at much-needed permitting reform
A new rule is the latest push by the Biden administration to address regulatory obstacles to developing clean energy.
Management
New guidance will help agencies get underserved communities more involved in the regulatory process
The Biden administration is working to ensure that people who are affected have a chance to weigh in as rules are being developed.
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