Regulatory Freeze Pending Review

This memorandum directs all executive departments and agencies to refrain from proposing or issuing any rule until it is reviewed and approved by a department or agency head appointed after noon on January 20, 2025, to immediately withdraw rules sent to the Office of the Federal Register but not yet published, and to consider postponing for 60 days the effective dates of published rules not yet in effect. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may exempt rules addressing emergencies or statutory or judicial deadlines and oversees implementation. The freeze extends beyond rules under 5 U.S.C. 551(4) to regulatory actions under EO 12866 and guidance documents as defined in EO 13891.

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May be a 60 day delay.

Recommendations on proposed rules after comments received.

Trump Administration Issues Regulatory Freeze

No known legal challenges.