Jason Chaffetz: “The one who is in the power position, the one who has got the resources, the one that has got the attorneys is the…”

“The one who is in the power position, the one who has got the resources, the one that has got the attorneys is the government. The government is the one that has got all the cards. All we are asking for is to allow input from individuals, small businesses, big businesses. If you are going to be affected, isn't it common sense to suggest that maybe they should talk to the people that they are going to put this mandate on? Let's have a discussion, a dialogue, get some input from them? The name of this bill is very, very accurate, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act. What are we afraid of, asking them the question: How are you going to be impacted? What is this going to do to the economy? What I hear from my constituents--and I have heard it from outside of Utah's Third Congressional District--is the Federal Government comes in with its big, heavy hand, and they have no voice, no opportunity. It is just laid upon them. I appreciate Dr. Foxx and what she is doing. We also hear from State, local, and tribal governments, from small businesses and business organizations that are in support of this bill. In fiscal year 2014, the administration estimated the annual cost of major regulations was between $57 billion and $84 billion. There is room. There is appropriate use of regulations. To suggest that we are opposed to all regulations is irresponsible.…”