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Journey: The Administrative Procedure Act

Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Learning Journey on The Administrative Procedure Act!
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a federal law passed in 1946 that established uniform rulemaking and adjudication procedures for federal agencies. The APA also addresses procedures for policy statements and licenses issued by agencies and provides for judicial review of agency adjudications and other final decisions.
This Learning Journey guides you through the history of the Administrative Procedure Act, its processes, and related debates.
Here's how it works:
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