Patrick Leahy: “Without losing my right to the floor, I yield to answer the question, yes.”

Congress was the original classification authority (OCA). It let that power essentially slip away to the Executive Branch.

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act