3:30-4:45 p.m

16-C. Federal Rulemaking: Who Holds the Power?

Congress, the president, and executive branch agencies share power over federal rulemaking. But you might need a scorecard to determine what branch of government exercises which powers and when. Would it surprise you, for example, to learn that certain types of agency guidance require White House clearance while others do not? Have you heard that federal agencies participate in some rulemaking stages but not others? Do you know that the executive branch can initiate and impose policies affecting aging services without congressional input? This session will help you understand the power of executive orders and how agencies develop final rules and sub-regulatory guidance. Investigate the shared powers of the federal bureaucracy and learn how to engage in the regulatory process.

• Jodi Eyigor, Senior Director, Nursing Home Quality & Health Regulation, LeadingAge
• Juliana Bilowich, Senior Director, Housing Operations & Policy, LeadingAge