Regulatory Relief To Support Economic Recovery
Executive Order 2020-11301
|Signed on May 20, 2020
45th Presidency
What it means
This order directs federal agencies to support economic recovery from COVID-19 by identifying and removing regulatory barriers. Agencies must consider temporarily or permanently rescinding, modifying, or waiving regulations that may inhibit economic growth, while maintaining public health and safety protections.
Expected impact
- Potential acceleration of business reopenings through regulatory relief and increased compliance assistance
- More predictable and fair administrative enforcement processes for businesses navigating complex regulations
- Possible permanent removal of certain regulations identified as barriers to economic growth
- Increased efficiency in government as agencies review which COVID-era regulatory flexibilities should remain permanent
- Enhanced business confidence through clearer guidance and more supportive regulatory environment