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Faithful Execution of Law Act: Increased Transparency for Federal Officials' Decisions

This act aims to increase transparency in the actions of federal officials. It introduces a requirement for officials to justify decisions not to follow legal provisions, which can help citizens better understand why certain rules are not applied. This allows citizens to more easily assess whether government actions align with the law and their interests.
Key points
All federal officials must now clearly state the reasons for not adhering to specific legal provisions.
This change aims to ensure that officials' decisions are more transparent and understandable to the public.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_264
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Process start date: 2023-01-10