Jerry Nadler: “I will note that we have letters representing over 180 public interest organizations, health experts, and labor unions…”

“I will note that we have letters representing over 180 public interest organizations, health experts, and labor unions opposed to the REINS Act because of the harm this bill presents to our country's health and welfare. Mr. Chair, I include in the Record the letters of opposition. March 9, 2023. Dear Senator/Representative: The following undersigned organizations representing the public health, medical and patient advocacy communities, write to you to state our strong opposition to S. 184 and H.R. 277--the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act), and we ask you to oppose this harmful legislation. The REINS Act is a threat to public health. It would add major roadblocks to health-protective regulations by requiring Congress to approve all ``major'' rules issued by federal agencies within a 70-day window. This includes public health rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, among other federal agencies that protect the health and safety of American citizens. Under the REINS Act, the default would be Congress blocking important and critical protections including clean air, public health, safety and healthcare measures that have already been authorized by current law.…”