The Safeguarding US Rulemaking Act would prohibit foreign governments designated as "foreign adversaries" and their nationals or entities from submitting public comments during federal agency rulemaking processes. The bill amends federal administrative law to restrict participation in the standard public comment period that agencies currently allow for anyone to weigh in on proposed rules. The designation of "foreign adversary" would be determined by the Secretary of Commerce using existing regulatory criteria. The legislation would effectively bar these foreign actors from influencing U.S. regulatory decisions through the public comment process, though the bill does not specify funding requirements or implementation timelines. The measure targets countries and entities deemed threatening to U.S. interests and would apply whenever federal agencies seek public input on new rules.
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