House Oversight Committee Hearing on Federal Regulatory Policy
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
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.
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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.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
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.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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.
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