Measuring Regulatory Activity: Pre- and Post-Shutdown

Miller, Sofie E.

GW Work

Measuring Regulatory Activity: Pre- and Post-Shutdown Open Access

Until it ended last week, the government shutdown had a visible effect on the regulatory activities of federal agencies. Due to the appropriations lapse, many agencies discontinued work they did not deem necessary to protect human life and property, which meant that most regulations underway were put on hold until agencies could again fund regulatory activities.