S. 3210: Experts Protect Effective Rules, Transparency, and Stability Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

The "Experts Protect Effective Rules, Transparency, and Stability Act of 2025" is a proposed piece of legislation designed to improve transparency and accountability in the regulatory process. The bill introduces several key measures aimed at enhancing public engagement and ensuring that rulemaking is influenced by unbiased and transparent information. Below are the main components of the bill:

Transparency in Rulemaking

The bill mandates that regulatory agencies must disclose any conflicts of interest and the sources of funding for studies that influence their regulations. This is intended to ensure that the data and research used in rulemaking are credible and not biased by external interests.

Establishment of the Office of the Public Advocate

To foster greater public participation in the regulatory process, the legislation calls for the creation of the Office of the Public Advocate. This office would be responsible for advocating for public interests and facilitating engagement between the public and regulatory agencies.

Enhancing Public Awareness and Participation

The bill includes requirements for agencies to:

Increase public awareness of proposed rules through better communication strategies.
Maintain a log of public participation to keep track of how citizens engage with the rulemaking process.
Promptly notify interested parties about proposed rules and changes.
Publish responses to petitions that gather over 100,000 signatures, ensuring that substantial public sentiment is acknowledged.

Social Equity Considerations

Agencies are also required to take into account the social equity impacts of their regulations, ensuring that rules do not disproportionately affect any particular group or community.

Procedures for Rule Reinstatement and Cost-Benefit Analyses

The legislation establishes explicit procedures for the reinstatement of rules that have been previously removed. Additionally, regulatory agencies must conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses for proposed rules, weighing the anticipated impacts against the costs involved.