Congressional Hearing on Reclaiming Legislative Power from Federal Agencies
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing explores potential legislative changes that could alter how federal agencies create and enforce regulations, which directly impacts the scope of government oversight and the legal standards for federal rule-making.
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Federal Agencies
The hearing discusses potential legislative changes that could restrict the regulatory authority and rule-making processes of these agencies.
Congress
The committee is evaluating its own role and potential new mechanisms to reclaim legislative power from the executive branch.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Why It Matters
The hearing explores potential legislative changes that could alter how federal agencies create and enforce regulations, which directly impacts the scope of government oversight and the legal standards for federal rule-making.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 10, 2023, by the House Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust.
- The primary subject was the 'reclaiming' of legislative power from the administrative state.
- Four witnesses provided testimony: Allyson Ho, Jonathan Wolfson, Ryan Cleckner, and Emily Hammond.
- The record includes various submitted statements from organizations including the United Steelworkers, Public Citizen, and the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards.
- Materials submitted for the record include articles and letters regarding corporate lobbying, safety regulations, and the Stop Corporate Capture Act.
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Discoveries
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Focus on Legislative Reclaiming
The subcommittee's title and hearing focus indicate a concerted effort to challenge the current scope of executive agency rule-making authority.
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