Number: RL34354
Title: Congressional Influences on Rulemaking and Regulation Through Appropriations Restrictions
Authors: Curtis W. Copeland, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report focuses on appropriations provisions that affect rulemaking and regulation, particularly those that prevent or restrict agency actions. After discussing four types of such provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-161), the report examines their prevalence over a longer period of time, discusses why the provisions are used, and concludes with a discussion of their perceived strengths and weaknesses. First, however, the report briefly discusses several other types of regulatory appropriations measures.
Pages: 46
Date: August 5, 2008