Rep. Hageman Proposes Bill to Let Courts Block Federal Rules Based on Unreliable Science
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This is a major change to how the government works and usually faces strong opposition from the other party.
Federal employees at regulatory agencies like the EPA, FDA, and OSHA would face a higher bar for the scientific evidence they use when writing rules. This could increase workload as agencies invest more in documenting the scientific basis for their actions. It may also create uncertainty for staff about whether their work will survive judicial review under the new standard.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act does not include any evidence that the court determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods.
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