President Joe Biden has been busy this year, issuing a record number of costly regulations through his agencies. Two new reports suggest that Biden is bypassing Congress in order to solidify his agenda, possibly out of concern that he may not win reelection.
In April 2024, federal agencies published 66 significant final rules, breaking records for the Biden administration. This surge in regulations is attributed to the expectation that Congress may review the rules, and the fear that former President Donald Trump could undo them if he wins in November.
The Competitive Enterprise Institute’s regulations czar, Clyde Wayne Crews, pointed out that the Federal Register has already exceeded 41,000 pages, indicating the Biden team’s push to implement their pro-government agenda quickly.
The urgency to push through these regulations is driven by a desire to enact them before Congress and Trump have the chance to reverse them. The Congressional Review Act allows for a time limit on such reversals, and Biden is working to beat the clock.
Crews emphasized that the Biden administration is working strategically to finalize these regulations before they can be challenged in 2025. The administration is aiming to protect their rules from potential reversal by a new administration and Congress.
Overall, the surge in regulations from the Biden administration is a proactive measure to cement their agenda before any potential changes in leadership.
