> Long ago Congress passed laws delegating a lot of rulemaking authority to the executive branch […] By "long ago" the delegation was first mentioned (AFAICT)

> Long ago Congress passed laws delegating a lot of rulemaking authority to the executive branch […] By "long ago" the delegation was first mentioned (AFAICT) in 1825: > It will not be contended that Congress can delegate to the Courts, or to any other tribunals, powers which are strictly and exclusively legislative. [23 U.S. 1, 43] But Congress may certainly delegate to others, powers which the legislature may rightfully exercise itself. * https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court/23/1.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court/23/1.html