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Labor Department submits revised ESG rule to White House

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), part of the Department of Labor, submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) on June 30, 2026. The proposed rule would restrict plan fiduciaries from prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) factors…

Ballotpedia · Jul 18

White House approves changes to H-1B visa program. Here’s what to know

Shift away from lottery-based allocation system to ‘weighted selection model’ would give priority to better paid, more highly-skilled workers - but could mean more junior applicants miss out

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

The Paperwork Reduction Act Created a Paperwork Explosion

A law meant to simplify government forms now blocks commonsense improvements, wastes taxpayer money, and slows life-saving services.

Reason · Apr 16, 2025

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I Tried To Fix Government Tech for Years. I'm Fed Up.

Maybe DOGE will succeed where the U.S. Digital Service (mostly) failed.

Reason · Feb 13, 2025

OIRA reviewed 63 significant rules in March (2024)

In March 2024, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 63 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved one of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 58 rules while recommending changes to their content. one rule was withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Apr 1, 2024

OIRA reviewed 88 significant rules to date this year (2024)

In February 2024, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 42 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 34 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Mar 1, 2024

OIRA reviewed 45 significant rules in January (2024)

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in January 2024 reviewed 45 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved three of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 38 rules while recommending changes to their content.

Ballotpedia · Feb 2, 2024

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OIRA 2023 in review: Highest annual review count since 2020

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed a total of 575 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies in 2023.

Ballotpedia · Jan 5, 2024

OIRA reviewed 54 significant rules in December (2023)

In December 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 54 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved three of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 46 rules while recommending changes to their content. One rule was withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Jan 3, 2024

OIRA reviewed 49 significant rules in November

In November 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 49 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 44 rules while recommending changes to their content. Three rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Dec 1, 2023

OIRA reviewed 39 significant rules in October

In October 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 39 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 35 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Nov 2, 2023

OIRA reviewed 53 significant rules in September

In September 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 53 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 48 rules while recommending changes to their content. Three rules were subject to a…

Ballotpedia · Oct 2, 2023

EPA revises waters of the United States definition to conform with SCOTUS ruling

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Sep 21, 2023

OIRA reviewed 57 significant rules in August

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in August 2023 reviewed 57 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved five of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 49 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Sep 1, 2023

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Reason · Aug 29, 2023

Is OMB Stacking the Deck for More Progressive Cost-Benefit Analysis?

The Biden Administration is revising the rules for how agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses, and some CBA experts have expressed concerns.

Ballotpedia · Aug 17, 2023

House committee votes to prohibit federal funding of BLM rule

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

States Tighten Rules On Initiatives As Citizens Face More Hurdles

Report reveals increasing difficulty for campaigns to qualify and pass initiatives and referendums

Ballotpedia · Aug 3, 2023

Ballotpedia Report: states are making it harder for campaigns to qualify and pass initiatives and referendums

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Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

White House Regulatory Review: 55 Actions Reviewed In July 2023

OIRA approves 3 rules, recommends changes to 50, and 2 withdrawn; significant impact on economy and public health.

Ballotpedia · Aug 2, 2023

OIRA reviewed 55 significant rules in July

In July 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 55 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved three of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 50 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Jul 5, 2023

OIRA reviewed 48 significant rules in June

In June 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 48 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved three of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 42 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Jun 15, 2023

SCOTUS limits agencies’ regulatory, adjudicatory scope

Ballotpedia · Jun 1, 2023

OIRA reviewed 35 significant rules in May

In May 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 35 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved one rule with no changes and approved the intent of 30 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the review process…

Ballotpedia · May 2, 2023

OIRA reviewed 37 significant rules in April

In April 2023, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 37 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved three of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 32 rules while recommending changes to their content. Two rules were withdrawn from the…

Ballotpedia · Apr 26, 2023

Second Circuit weighs in on CFPB funding structure

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