North Shore Louisiana News

Today, Leader Scalise, Speaker Johnson, and Whip Emmer issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned its decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The leaders described Chevron as "unworkable" and "fundamentally misguided."

"For forty years, Chevron deference has led to a massive expansion of the federal government and a reduction of Congress’ role in the policymaking process. Chevron upended the separation of powers between our three branches of government and is responsible for many of the burdensome regulations that stifle progress and curtail liberty," they stated. "Today’s landmark decision by the Court restores the balance outlined by the Founders in our Constitution and represents the beginning of the end of the administrative state. House Republican committees will be conducting oversight to ensure agencies follow the Court’s ruling and no longer engage in excessive interpretative license in administering statutes under their jurisdiction."

In July 2023, Speaker Johnson led an amicus brief alongside Senator Ted Cruz and 34 other members of Congress supporting the petitioners in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.

Additionally, as members of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group of the U.S. House of Representatives, Leader Scalise and Whip Emmer voted to authorize a separate amicus brief on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the petitioners.