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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Regulatory Reform (February 2017)
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a February 1, 2017, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing focused on reducing federal regulatory burdens. It includes statements from committee leadership and a comprehensive list of letters submitted by various industry groups, consumer advocates, and public interest organizations regarding regulatory policy.
The hearing record documents the formal input from industry and advocacy groups regarding the scope and impact of federal regulations, which informs potential legislative changes to agency rulemaking processes.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Industry Trade Associations
These groups provide input on how federal regulations impact business operations and compliance costs.
Consumer and Public Interest Advocacy Groups
These groups provide input on how regulatory changes may impact public health, safety, and consumer protections.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 1, 2017, by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The hearing focused on the topic of 'Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens'.
- The record includes formal statements and letters from industry trade associations, including the Power Tool Institute, Association of American Railroads, and American Chemistry Council.
- The record includes formal letters from consumer and public interest advocacy groups, including the Environmental Defense Action Fund, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, and the American Lung Association.
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- The document lists the full membership of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 115th Congress.
- The record includes an essay by Joseph P. Mohorovic, Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- The record references opposition to the 'Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017' in submitted correspondence.
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Early 2017 Regulatory Focus
The hearing record highlights a coordinated effort by the 115th Congress to address 'midnight rules' and general regulatory burdens immediately following the 2017 presidential transition.
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