EXPERTS Act of 2025

The EXPERTS Act of 2025 increases transparency in federal rulemaking by requiring agencies to disclose conflicts of interest in studies submitted by interested parties, including funding sources and potential biases. It establishes an Office of the Public Advocate to help individuals participate in rulemaking, conduct social equity assessments, and ensure rules consider disproportionate impacts on protected classes. The bill also streamlines regulatory review processes, mandates justification for withdrawn rules, and penalizes entities that submit false information to agencies. These provisions apply to all federal agencies conducting rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act. The law aims to make regulatory processes more transparent, inclusive, and accountable to the public.