This executive order was issued by President Trump on February 3, 2017, and it is an attempt to bring greater accountability and transparency to all federal agencies in the United States. The goal of this order is to make sure that independent regulatory agencies are operating in a manner consistent with the policy objectives of the president and the attorney general. This means that any decision or action taken by these agencies must be approved by the White House, and any legal challenges to such actions must be reviewed by the President’s attorneys before proceeding.
The order also establishes a requirement for independent regulatory agency heads to submit their strategic plans to the Attorney General and President for approval prior to implementation. In addition, there is a requirement for regular consultations between these agencies and the White House on matters of law and policy, with the Attorney General serving as the ultimate arbiter in any disputes that arise between regulatory agencies and the White House.
Overall, this executive order represents an effort by President Trump to bring greater accountability and transparency to the federal government, particularly when it comes to regulations that affect individual citizens and businesses across the country.
Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.