Political Quotes

“My amendment, which is cosponsored by the Subcommittee on Government Operations' Ranking Member Gerry Connolly, would strike title IV of this bill. Title IV provides for judicial review of agency compliance with certain requirements of the bill, including regulatory CutGo procedures. The agency rulemaking process already provides interested parties with ample opportunity for participation. When an industry or special interest does not like the result of the rulemaking process, this bill gives them another bite at the apple. Judicial review provides opponents of rules with the opportunity to delay regulations by tying them up in court. No rules would be exempt. Corporate and special interests with deep pockets could use judicial review to delay critical regulations that would protect public health, safety, and the environment. Let me give you an example. In August of last year, the EPA finalized its Clean Power Plan rules. According to EPA, by 2030, the plan will cut carbon pollution from the power sector by nearly a third, yielding substantial health benefits to Americans. EPA estimates that, because of these regulations, Americans will avoid 90,000 asthma attacks and save 3,600 lives. These important rules were developed with industry and public input. EPA states that it received 4.3 million public comments and held hundreds of meetings with stakeholders. The final rules reflect this vigorous process.…”