Steve Scalise U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Steve Scalise U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has identified several rules as potential targets for Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation. These rules, according to Scalise, are contributing to various economic and regulatory challenges under the Biden Administration.
The California Clean Air Act Waiver, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allows California to set its own vehicle emissions standards. Scalise argues this results in higher vehicle prices and increased costs for automakers.
Another EPA rule targeted is the Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems. This rule imposes fees on methane emissions exceeding specific levels, which Scalise claims will increase consumer prices and reduce domestic energy production.
The Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters effectively bans certain natural gas water heaters, potentially impacting low-income households and limiting consumer choice.
Scalise also points to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule regulating digital payment applications. This regulation could impose additional burdens on small businesses using digital transactions like Venmo.
A new Internal Revenue Service rule requires brokers to report crypto sales data, which Scalise believes increases tax filing burdens and raises privacy concerns.
The Department of Energy's expanded certification and labeling standards may slow product introductions and limit consumer options, according to Scalise.
The Interior Department's OCSLA Oil and Gas Sulfur Operations rule introduces new regulations on offshore drilling equipment. Scalise suggests this could raise energy costs and affect American energy independence.
New emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturing by the EPA are said to increase compliance costs, affecting smaller businesses and raising consumer prices.
A Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule mandates archaeological reports for certain offshore activities. Scalise warns this could hinder domestic energy production while protecting marine archaeological resources.
Lastly, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission guidance establishes a voluntary carbon credit market aimed at offsetting emissions but is criticized by Scalise for prioritizing political activism over emission reductions.
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