Congresswoman Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Government Regulations for Floridians

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released the following statement after introducing the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023alongside Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL)and over 140 of her House colleagues. This legislation will rein in government overreach and ensure government accountability.

“I came to Congress to get answers for my constituents and the American people,” said Rep. Laurel Lee. “For far too long, unelected bureaucrats in Washington have imposed harmful regulations that have hurt our small businesses, farmers, and families. The REINS Act will limit executive overreach and ensure government accountability to protect all Americans.”

"During the first year of this administration, the Biden White House added more than $200B in new regulatory costs," said Rep. Cammack. "These new regulations cost the American taxpayers over $2T per year in compliance costs and economic losses without the proper oversight from the legislative branch. The REINS Act is a core part of House Republicans' mission to reintroduce government accountability and to restore Congress' role to check the regulatory actions of federal agencies. I'm grateful to the overwhelming support of my colleagues on this bill and look forward to seeing it pass the House this Congress."

You can read more about the REINS Act here.

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