REG. WATCH FACT OF THE DAY:
Of the 4,225 rules now in the regulatory pipeline, 224 are “economically significant” meaning they wield at least $100 million in economic impact — this is an increase of 22 percent over 2009’s 184 rules.
REG’S IN THE NEWS:
Politico: Pass regulatory reforms now (Thursday, June 23, 2011)
The cost of complying with inefficient, ineffective and needlessly onerous government regulations is one thing preventing job creators from hiring.
Bloomberg: AEP Says New Air Rules May Cost Up to $8 Billion, 600 Jobs (Thursday, June 9, 2011) American Electric Power Co. Inc. said it would have to spend up to $8 billion through the end of the decade to comply with proposed federal regulations aimed at curbing carbon-dioxide emissions from coal-fueled electric power plants.
Politico: Government Job Blocking (Thursday, June 23, 2011)
Creating jobs starts with the federal government reducing the regulatory burden it places on employers — like the new health care law, which is driving up premium costs for families even as it is paralyzing employers unsure of future obligations.
Politico: Draft bill seeks to reform FCC (Monday, June 20, 2011)
When it comes to reviewing transactions, the draft bill limits the FCC’s ability to impose conditions on transactions unless those conditions are narrowly tailored to remedy specific harms.
The Bellingham Herald: Obama's proposed reforms are too few and too flimsy (Thursday, June 23, 2011)
As the country emerges from one of the most serious economic downturns in recent history, the last thing we need are more regulations that impose heavy burdens on job creators.
HOUSE GOP SOLUTIONS TO JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS:
Rep. Garner introduces bill to streamline energy permitting (H.R. 2021)
Rep. Davis introduces the REINS Act To restore Congressional accountability for the regulatory process (H.R. 10)
Chairman Upton introduces and the House passes the Energy Tax Prevention Act a bill to block EPA’s controversial backdoor climate change agenda (H.R. 910)
Rep. Noem introduces bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from burdening farmers, ranchers and small business owners in rural America with additional dust regulations (H.R. 1633)
Rep. Blackburn introduces the Internet Freedom Act stating that regulation of the Internet is the sole prerogative of Congress. (H.R. 96)
Chairman Hastings introduces and the House passes the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act (H.R. 1230)
Chairman Hastings introduces the Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act (H.R. 1231)
CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT ACTION:
FCC Net Neutrality Rule
The FCC has proposed rules that would allow the federal government to act as a gatekeeper and prohibit broadband providers from selectively blocking or slowing Web traffic. These new FCC rules would restrict access to the Internet and stall innovation in our country, further damaging the economy and hindering job creation.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-05-09/pdf/2011-11137.pdf
Resolution of disapproval-H.J. Res. 37: Rep. Greg Walden, *Resolution was passed by the House on Friday April 8, 2011 by a vote of 240-179.
Final EPA Rule Disapproving of the State of Texas’s Flexible Permitting Program
The EPA has issued a final rule in response to an interim final rule issued in December of 2010. Just like the interim rule, this rule seeks to strip the state of Texas of its legal authority under the landmark 1973 Clean Air Act to write and enforce regulations at the state level to meet the requirements of the federal environmental law. This rule would be a massive job killer for Texas and sets a dangerous precedent nationwide.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-05-03/pdf/2011-10285.pdf
Resolution of disapproval: TBD
Game Clock Deadline = Estimate October 1, 2011
*The Congressional Review Act allows Congress 60 legislative days from the time a final regulation is presented to block the new rule with a simple resolution of disapproval passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President. Unlike legislation, a CRA resolution cannot be filibustered in the Senate and must be brought up for a straight vote with the co-sponsorship of just 30 Senators, making the CRA the most effective legislative tool in the 112th Congress to overcome Senate deadlock.
Contacts:
Casey Hogan – Regulations Legislative Assistant
John Stone – Communications
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