Today, the House passed my bill, H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act (UMITA). Each year, Washington imposes thousands of pages of rules and regulations on America’s commerce, our respective states, and local governments. Buried in those pages are costly, unfunded federal mandates that make it harder for businesses to hire and cash-strapped states, counties, and cities to serve their citizens. What’s more, under current law, the federal government can skirt public scrutiny in the rule-making process, making it difficult for state and local leaders to plan and propose alternatives with input from the private sector.
Taxpayers deserve to know whether the costs of compliance will make it harder for businesses to stay afloat and for state and local governments to achieve citizens’ priorities. UMITA restores transparency and forces regulators to think carefully about the indirect costs of mandates before passing them on to North Carolinians. Additionally, this bill provides the public the opportunity to suggest alternatives that don’t drain state and local government coffers. This is the sixth time I have introduced this bipartisan legislation and the fourth time it passed the House. It’s great to see that a bipartisan majority of my colleagues agree UMITA will make our regulatory environment work better for the American people.
SCOTUS Nomination
On Monday, President Trump nominated his second Supreme Court Justice, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable legal credentials, previously serving as a law clerk for Justice Kennedy. He currently sits on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and his career has been marked by devotion to public service and commitment to upholding our nation’s Constitution. He will be an excellent Supreme Court Justice, and the Senate should confirm him swiftly. Learn more about Judge Kavanaugh.
Save the Date
This year, I will be hosting my annual Veterans Information Session in Clemmons on August 17th. Veterans Affairs department representatives along with veterans service organizations will be in attendance to discuss issues and benefits important to those who have served in America’s Armed Forces. Veterans and family members are invited to attend. See more information here.
www.BetterOffNow.gop
Look familiar? This is the same website House Republicans launched two years ago for our Better Way agenda. While our work is far from over, we have been delivering on our promises to the American people and getting results. So, we refreshed Better.gop to highlight how we're Better Off Now.
North Carolinians in the Capitol
Every week I meet with many different constituents, industries and non-profits who bring their concerns to my Washington D.C. office. Here is a snapshot of recent meetings I’ve held.
John Hicks shadowed me this week!
Former Teacher in Congress, Bill Dinkins
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
