A reported change in Marco Rubio’s control over federal regulatory oversight signals a significant redistribution of influence within the government’s policymaking structure.
The shift involves the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, a division within the Office of Management and Budget that wields substantial power over which federal regulations move forward or stall. The office reviews major regulations before finalization, giving it authority to shape policy outcomes across environmental, labor, and public health sectors.
How the System Works
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs does not create legislation or directly supervise agencies.
