Agency rule-making refers to the process by which federal agencies create regulations that have the force of law. This allows them to implement and enforce laws passed by Congress.
Related terms
Administrative Procedures Act: The Administrative Procedures Act is a law that governs how federal agencies can create, modify, or repeal regulations. It ensures transparency, public participation, and judicial review in agency rule-making.
Regulatory Capture: Regulatory capture occurs when regulatory agencies are influenced or controlled by the industries they are supposed to regulate, leading to policies that favor those industries over public interest.
Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking: Notice-and-comment rulemaking is a process where federal agencies publish proposed regulations in the Federal Register and allow the public to comment on them. This ensures input from affected parties before finalizing rules.