Daniel Webster
06/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 13:13
Rep Webster Applauds SCOTUS Reining in Administrative State
Washington, D.C. -
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. "Today's landmark decision from the Supreme Court puts an end to 40 years of unelected bureaucrats setting federal policy," said Rep. Webster. "By overturning Chevron deference, the Supreme Court reins in the administrative state and restores Congress' Article I authority outlined in the Constitution. I have voted to hold unelected bureaucrats accountable and will continue working with my House Republican colleagues to ensure Congress takes back its Constitutional authority."In July 2023, Congressman Webster and over 30 members of Congress petitioned the court to abandon the Chevron deference doctrine. In addition, Rep. Webster has taken the following actions to restore Congressional authority and strengthen agency oversight:
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. "Today's landmark decision from the Supreme Court puts an end to 40 years of unelected bureaucrats setting federal policy," said Rep. Webster. "By overturning Chevron deference, the Supreme Court reins in the administrative state and restores Congress' Article I authority outlined in the Constitution. I have voted to hold unelected bureaucrats accountable and will continue working with my House Republican colleagues to ensure Congress takes back its Constitutional authority."In July 2023, Congressman Webster and over 30 members of Congress petitioned the court to abandon the Chevron deference doctrine. In addition, Rep. Webster has taken the following actions to restore Congressional authority and strengthen agency oversight:
- Co-introduced and voted to pass H.R. 277, the REINS Act, on June 14, 2023 which requires Congress to approve any federal rule or regulation the Office of Management and Budget determines to have an economic impact of $100 million or more.
- Voted to pass H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Act (SOPRA), on June 15, 2023, which restores independent judicial review is restored by allowing Courts to make decisions about agency rulemaking based on the Constitution and Federal law.
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