WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the “Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny” (REINS) Act today and called for Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) to allow a similar vote in the U.S. Senate. Blunt is a co-sponsor of companion legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Rand Paul (Ky.).

“Regulations created by the departments and agencies of the Executive Branch have created undue burdens on businesses and job creators in Missouri and nationwide,” Blunt said. “I’m pleased the House has passed the REINS Act to give Americans more economic certainty, and I hope Majority Leader Reid will allow a similar vote in the Senate.”

The REINS Act would require Congress to approve every new major rule proposed
by the Executive Branch, which has an annual economic impact of $100 million or
more, before it can be enforced on the American people. To view the Senate bill, click
here.

Blunt also introduced two of the provisions in the Senate that the House passed
yesterday to increase government accountability. To read more about the
“Citizen Empowerment Act” (CEA) or the “Government Employee Accountability
Act,” click here.

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