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Memorandum

Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations

ActiveSigned April 9, 2025
Environment/EnergyGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsLitigation

Summary

This memo orders agencies to take steps to repeal any regulation that exceeds its statutory authority, especially considering the listed court decisions (see memo for full list). This follows the review period ordered in Executive Order 14219.

Agencies Impacted

  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Timeline

Immediate.

Deliverable

Within 30 days of the conclusion of the review period directed in Executive Order 14219 to identify unlawful and potentially unlawful regulations, agencies shall submit to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs a one-page summary of each regulation that was initially identified as falling within one of the categories specified in section 2(a) of that Executive Order, but which has not been targeted for repeal, explaining the basis for the decision not to repeal that regulation.

Legal Challenges

No known legal challenges.