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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Oversight Committee Hearing on Federal Regulatory Policy

Original title: DEATH BY A THOUSAND REGULATIONS: THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S CAMPAIGN TO BURY AMERICA IN RED TAPE

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional scrutiny into federal agency rulemaking processes, which directly influence the compliance costs and operational requirements for businesses and individuals across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Agencies

These agencies are subject to congressional oversight regarding their rulemaking processes and regulatory output.

Businesses and Industry Groups

These groups are subject to federal regulations that dictate compliance costs and operational standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing on June 14, 2023, to examine the scope and economic impact of federal regulations issued during the Biden administration. Witnesses and committee members discussed the balance between executive agency rulemaking and congressional authority.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 14, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The session focused on the volume and economic impact of federal regulations implemented by the Biden administration.
  • Four expert witnesses provided testimony regarding the administrative state and regulatory processes.
  • Chairman Comer submitted several reports into the record, including 'Burden is Back: Comparing Regulatory Costs Between Biden, Trump, and Obama'.
  • Representative Lynch submitted a report from Public Citizen titled 'Your Wish Is My Command: Corporate Capture of the Regulatory Process Evident in Trump's First Two Years'.
  • The committee received statements for the record from the National Association of Manufacturers and the American Chemistry Council.
  • The hearing record includes questions for the record directed to witnesses Campau, Mulligan, and White.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional scrutiny into federal agency rulemaking processes, which directly influence the compliance costs and operational requirements for businesses and individuals across the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review the Biden administration's regulatory actions and their impact on the economy and the role of Congress.
Who testified at the hearing?
The witnesses included Anthony Campau, Professor Casey Mulligan, Adam J. White, and Sally Katzen.

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Discoveries

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Partisan Document Submission

The hearing record shows a clear divide in the types of reports submitted by the majority and minority, with the majority focusing on regulatory costs and the minority focusing on corporate influence.

Connected Entities

personJames ComerChairman of the House Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityMap →
personSally KatzenWitness, Professor of Practice at NYU School of LawMap →
personJamie RaskinRanking Minority Member of the CommitteeMap →
personAnthony CampauWitness, Principal at Clark Hill Public StrategiesMap →
personAdam J. WhiteWitness, Co-Executive Director at the C. Boyden Gray CenterMap →
organizationHouse Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityThe congressional body conducting the hearingMap →
personCasey MulliganWitness, Professor in Economics at the University of ChicagoMap →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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