On the recordMarch 2, 2017
This is a simple transparency measure that adds a disclosure requirement under the underlying bill. Understanding which regulations are duplicative or overlapping allows the public to be better informed as they participate in the rulemaking process. We want to know what is going on as members of the public. Too many times agencies develop regulations without consideration or coordination with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, or, in some cases, even the public. They issue proposed rules that are unnecessary, duplicative, or overcomplicated. This simple amendment helps draw the public's attention to potential areas of concern while the rule is still in the proposed phase of rulemaking. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
