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Laws and Regulations

Agencies create regulations, or rules, that detail how to implement and enforce laws passed by Congress. Learn about HHS' regulations and how you can make your voice heard through administrative law.

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Ways to Get Involved

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Comment on Open Rules

Make your voice heard decisions by commenting on proposed rules.

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Find Rules by Division

Learn about proposed regulatory actions and priorities from each HHS Division.

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Understand Federal Rules

Explore the federal laws that govern the Department’s work.

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File a Complaint or Appeal

Submit a complaint, report a problem, or express a concern to the Department.

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Regulatory actions

Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 reviews

HHS Guidance Portal

Help HHS review existing regulations

Whistleblower complaints on the chemical and surgical mutilation of children

Policy on unlawful, unconstitutional, or burdensome regulations

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Human subjects research protections

HITECH Act

PREP Act

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Deregulation Policy

HHS is working to identify duplicative regulations that are unlawful, unconstitutional, burdensome, or not in the national interest. All regulations should be clear and necessary. Learn more about and get involved in our deregulatory effort to improve government.

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