Virginia Foxx: “Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle know that Republicans are not opposed to regulations. We just want…”

“Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle know that Republicans are not opposed to regulations. We just want regulations to be done right. These are modest reforms, supported by Republicans and Democrats alike. Some of these changes merely codify executive orders issued by the last two Democrat Presidents. Mr. Speaker, as proud as I am of this legislation, I realize its passage today won't be front-page news. I understand that ``Lawmakers Band Together to Close Technical Loopholes in UMRA'' isn't exactly a riveting headline. But what we are doing here is important. In Congress, we often focus our energy and attention on those issues that are most divisive and controversial, and I understand that. There are real, substantive disagreements between the two parties and among the American people. But Congress must do the hard things. Every now and then, we get an opportunity to do something easy. This should be easy. Reforms in this bill are low-hanging fruit. Some of my colleagues have suggestions for improvement and have offered amendments to these bills. Great. I welcome their suggestions. Those amendments will be discussed in an open and transparent process. Not a single proposed amendment to either bill, Democrat or Republican, has been excluded by this rule. I hope, Mr.…”