Agency Accountability Act of 2023

The Agency Accountability Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to clearly identify the specific law authorizing each new rule they create. It mandates that agencies cite the exact legal provision granting them regulatory authority when publishing proposed or final rules in the Federal Register. The bill also requires agencies to inform individuals fined for rule violations about the specific law underlying that rule. These changes directly affect businesses, organizations, and individuals regulated by federal agencies by making the legal basis for rules more transparent and accessible.