A new federal website has been launched to give Americans the opportunity to suggest changes or eliminations of existing regulations, in a move aimed at increasing transparency and reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The platform, part of an initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allows users to submit deregulatory ideas through a detailed online form. Citizens can identify federal rules they believe are outdated, overly burdensome, or unnecessary. The site invites users to explain their reasoning, including which agency issued the rule, whether it is finalized or still in progress, and the impact it may have on individuals or businesses.
The initiative was developed in coordination with the Government Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget, both of which play key roles in managing federal operations and reviewing regulatory actions.
According to officials, the new website is part of a broader effort to prioritize public involvement in federal rulemaking. A spokesperson emphasized that the platform embodies the administration’s goals of cutting waste and empowering citizens to shape government processes.
One unique feature of the site is the option for users to have their names associated with any regulation that is ultimately reversed based on their suggestion although this is not guaranteed and subject to review for appropriateness.
The department’s current public leader, a prominent tech entrepreneur and critic of overregulation, has spoken out about the challenges businesses face due to what he sees as excessive government oversight. At a campaign event last year, he shared examples of regulatory hurdles, including a fine his aerospace company received for using fresh water in launch pad operations despite its similarity to natural rainfall in the area.
The website’s launch marks a step toward broadening public access to regulatory discussions, allowing individuals to directly influence policy decisions in Washington.
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