“Agency Rescissions of Legislative Rules,” CRS Report R46673

Federal administrative agencies carry out their statutorily prescribed responsibilities in many ways. Perhaps most significantly, agencies may, pursuant to congressionally delegated authority, promulgate rules with the force of law, commonly known as “regulations,” “substantive rules,” or “legislative rules.” The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) establishes the procedural framework with which agencies generally must comply when issuing … Read more

Recent CRS Reports, Early August 2013

Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government, CRS Report 98-654, July 8, 2013 (21-page PDF) The MF Global Bankruptcy, Missing Customer Funds, and Proposals for Reform, CRS Report R42091, August 1, 2013 (22-page PDF) Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, CRS Report R42747, August 1, 2013 (97-page PDF) … Read more