Biden Administration Pushes Record Regulations Ahead of Election

Federal agencies issue unprecedented number of costly rules to secure policy legacy before potential transition

April 2024 saw federal agencies publish 66 significant final rules, the highest monthly total of Biden's term.
The administration has added $1.2 trillion in regulatory costs in early 2024, more than double the total from Biden's first three years.
The rush aims to finalize rules before the Congressional Review Act's lookback period, preventing easy reversals.
The Federal Register has exceeded 41,000 pages, reflecting the surge in regulatory activity.
Biden's strategy seeks to protect his administration's agenda from potential rollback by a new Congress or president.