Rulemaking
Rulemaking is the process that federal agencies use to make rules. Rules are requirements created by federal agencies that help clarify or implement laws passed by Congress and signed by the President. Some rulemaking creates new rules, and other rulemaking updates existing rules.
Concept at a glance
Definition and explanation
Rulemaking is the process that federal agencies use to make rules. Rules are requirements created by federal agencies that help clarify or implement laws passed by Congress and signed by the President. Some rulemaking creates new rules, and other rulemaking updates existing rules. [1]
Frequently asked questions
What does Rulemaking mean in the cited reference?
Rulemaking is the process that federal agencies use to make rules. Rules are requirements created by federal agencies that help clarify or implement laws passed by Congress and signed by the President. Some rulemaking creates new rules, and other rulemaking updates existing rules. [1]
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