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  • 2021-01644 — Ensuring Democratic Accountability in Agency Rulemaking
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6813
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Executive Order titled "Ensuring Democratic Accountability in Agency Rulemaking" highlights the importance of democratic accountability in federal agencies. It mandates that only senior appointees, chosen by or reporting to the President, should have the authority to sign and initiate agency rules, ensuring that these decisions are accountable to elected officials. The order requires agency heads to review existing rulemaking delegations and agency rules to align with this direction, emphasizing the power of the electorate in governance. The order also outlines exceptions for cases where public safety or security could be compromised.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there's a rule that only the big kids on the playground, chosen by the teacher, can decide and make new playground rules to make sure everything is fair and safe. But if there's an emergency, anyone can help quickly to keep everyone safe.

  • 2025-00269 — Delegation of Authority; Authorities of the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2059
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Secretary of State has delegated authority to C.S. Eliot Kang to handle responsibilities related to arms control and international security, as granted to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. This arrangement will start on December 31, 2024, and will last until a new Under Secretary is confirmed, unless revoked earlier. This decision is documented in the Federal Register and doesn’t affect current delegations of authority.

    Simple Explanation

    The Secretary of State has asked C.S. Eliot Kang to temporarily take on some important jobs related to keeping the world safe from dangerous weapons while they wait for a new person to be officially chosen for the role.