Promoting the Rule of Law Through Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication
Executive Order 2019-22624
|Signed on October 10, 2019
45th Presidency
What it means
This order requires federal agencies to be more transparent and fair in their enforcement actions. Agencies must publish clear rules and guidelines before taking action against individuals or businesses, and must allow people to contest agency determinations before penalties are imposed.
Expected impact
- Greater predictability for businesses and individuals dealing with federal agencies
- Reduced risk of "unfair surprise" regulatory enforcement
- More transparent regulatory processes with clearer standards of conduct
- Potential reduction in regulatory burden through voluntary compliance programs
- Enhanced due process protections during agency enforcement actions