Abstract
Congress often attaches limitation riders to appropriations bills to establish its policy directives. Professor Devins argues that the appropriations process is not the proper vehicle for substantive policymaking. In this article, he analyzes institutional characteristics that prevent the full consideration or articulation of policy in appropriations bills. Professor Devins also considers the extent to which Congress's use of limitation riders inhibits the effectiveness of the other branches of the federal government. Professor Devins concludes that, while Congress's use of limitation riders is sometimes necessary, Congress should be aware of the significant risks associated with policymaking through the appropriations process.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1987
Publication Information
1987 Duke Law Journal 456-500
Repository Citation
Devins, Neal, "Regulation of Government Agencies Through Limitation Riders" (1987). Faculty Publications. 409.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/facpubs/409