Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)
Definition
A federal office within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) responsible for reviewing draft regulations proposed by executive agencies.
Analogy
Think of OIRA as a quality control inspector in a factory. Before any product (in this case, regulations) can be released to the public, it has to pass through the inspector who checks for any issues or inconsistencies.
Related terms
Executive Agencies: Units of government under the president, within the executive branch, that are responsible for carrying out laws.
Administrative Procedure Act: A federal law that sets up rules for how administrative agencies may propose and establish regulations.
Regulatory Policy: Policy that results in government control over individuals and businesses. Examples include pollution control and food safety regulations.
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