Panhandle Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Rep. Kat Cammack’s Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny or “REINS” Act, which passed the House of Representatives today with a 221-210 vote:

“For far too long, hardworking Americans have been left to foot the bill for the cost of Executive Orders and regulatory burdens enacted by unelected bureaucrats in the Executive Branch, without any say or representation in the process. These rules and regulations do not require Congressional approval, and Congress – who has the power of the purse granted through the U.S. Constitution – has been kicked to the sidelines while the Executive branch goes on a spending spree. 

“As Congress works to rein in federal spending, it is vital that we also hold the Executive Branch accountable for their role in adding to our national debt and rising inflation, while preventing further spending of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. I was proud to stand with my colleagues in support of the REINS Act, which will require Congressional approval of all rules and regulation from the Executive Branch that would have an economic impact of $100 million or more per year. With this vote, we are a step closer to eliminating wasteful government spending and overreach by bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.”

 

Further information:

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023, otherwise known as the “REINS” Actintroduced by Congresswoman Kat Cammack of Florida will require Congress to approve of any ruling or regulation from the executive branch that would have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more.  

 

Congressman Moran is an original cosponsor of this legislation. To read the full bill text, please click HERE.

Original source can be found here.