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Senators Seek to Boost Government Transparency, Public Interaction |
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Bipartisan E-Rulemaking Act of 2010 Would Improve Rulemaking Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee leaders have introduced bipartisan legislation to revamp the
process by which the public is able to comment on government regulations
to make it more accessible, innovative, and efficient.
The E-Rulemaking Act of 2010, S. 3961, was introduced by Committee
Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins,
R-Me., to expand upon what was begun by the E-Government Act of 2002.
The new bill addresses inconsistencies, impediments to open
communication, and policy issues that have slowed progress toward a
robust, publicly accessible rule-making process.
"Electronic rulemaking has improved tremendously, particularly with the
refinement and strengthening of the website Regulations.gov. But much
more needs to be done," Senator Lieberman said. "Our bill will make the
regulatory process easier to navigate for both the public and
government agencies and will encourage innovations to strengthen the
ability of Americans to interact with their government. Congress
recently passed monumental legislation - such as health care and
financial reform - that will be more closely defined by the regulatory
process. It is essential that that process is efficient, transparent,
and easily understood by the American public."
Said Senator Collins: "Transparency is a coveted value that Americans
insist upon from their government and this legislation would give the
public an easier way to connect with government officials and agencies
and to provide much-needed feedback.
"This bill would open a window onto government, help create
standardization of federal rulemaking and enhance the one-stop website,
Regulations.gov," she said. "Public participation is the lifeblood of a
healthy democracy and this bill would improve the government's digital
capabilities in order to give the public more access and more input on
all federal rules."
The E-Rulemaking Act of 2010 strengthens the governing body of the
e-rulemaking program and establishes a framework for governing, managing
and funding the next, more-interactive stage of the e-rulemaking
program. The legislation also encourages government agencies to improve
and standardize their information-sharing processes for regulations.
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