Groups Sue To Stop ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Of SUNSET Reg Review Proposal

The lawsuit argues that the regulatory review proposal was “arbitrary and capricious” and should not be allowed to go into effect.

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A coalition of government, health care and community organizations has filed suit in California federal court to block a proposed rule that would compel the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to regularly review most policies.

The proposal, known as the Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely (SUNSET) rule, was issued in draft form in November and finalized on 8 January. It would require HHS...

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