Breaking: Supreme Court undercuts regulators’ authority across government

Federal agencies' longtime authority to regulate industries was significantly weakened by a Supreme Court decision on Friday.

Log In    Subscribe Supreme Court undercuts regulators' authority across government By Sarah Owermohle, Bob Herman, and John Wilkerson Anna Rose Layden/Getty images Federal agencies' longtime authority to regulate industries was significantly weakened by a Supreme Court decision on Friday.   The 6-3 decision, though it stems from cases on fishing regulations, will ripple across government agencies that have broadly interpreted the powers handed to them by Congress since a 1984 decision known as Chevron.   The ruling could open the door to lawsuits challenging regulations across the government, including from pharma companies, hospitals, and insurers. READ THE STORY Be the first to know Get instant notifications for the topics and reporters you choose with STAT+ Email Alerts. In Case You Missed It Politics Biden and Trump spar over Medicare and abortion in a presidential debate filled with mistakes and falsehoods Politics Federal judge rules against two drugmakers challenging Medicare drug price negotiation program Politics House panel passes bills to expand Medicare obesity drug coverage, cancer screening ALL STORIES STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences   |   Contact Us   |   Advertise With Us