Before an agency can begin rulemaking proceedings it must be given jurisdiction:

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Before an agency can begin rulemaking proceedings, it must have jurisdiction granted by Congress through the enactment of a statute. This gives the agency the authority to create and enforce regulations within its designated jurisdiction. Executive orders and Supreme Court decisions cannot grant jurisdiction to agencies. Similarly, jurisdiction is not granted by the voters in a particular district.

Before an Agency Can Begin Rulemaking Proceedings It Must Be