Trump Administration Proposes Repeal of 702 Federal Regulations in Major Deregulation Push

The Trump administration is moving forward with one of its largest deregulation efforts, proposing to eliminate 702 federal regulations across multiple government agencies as part of its latest semiannual regulatory agenda, according to Bloomberg.

The proposed rollbacks add to 752 regulatory changes that have already been completed since the current fiscal year began on Oct. 1, 2025. Together, the measures represent a broad effort to reduce government oversight, lower compliance costs, and streamline federal rulemaking.

Among the regulations targeted for repeal are environmental review requirements for energy infrastructure projects, federal energy efficiency standards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related rules. The administration argues that removing these regulations will reduce burdens on businesses and support economic growth.

The White House estimates its deregulatory campaign could generate as much as $1.5 trillion in economic savings by the end of September. A significant share of those projected savings depends on repealing the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 "endangerment finding," which provides the legal foundation for many federal greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

Administration officials contend that eliminating the rule would significantly reduce compliance expenses for businesses. However, environmental advocates and policy experts dispute the projected savings, arguing that the calculations fail to account for the long-term public health, environmental, and consumer benefits associated with existing regulations.

The regulatory agenda also reflects expanded White House oversight of federal agencies following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that strengthened the president’s authority to remove leaders of independent regulatory agencies. As a result, those agencies are expected to coordinate major rulemaking with the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Alongside repealing existing rules, the Trump administration is preparing several new regulations, including stricter background checks for foreign nationals working in transportation, restrictions on federal benefits for undocumented immigrants, and new Federal Trade Commission rules aimed at preventing deceptive practices in the rental housing market.

The latest proposals support President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate 10 existing regulations for every new rule introduced, reinforcing the administration’s broader strategy to reduce federal regulation while advancing targeted policy priorities.