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Loudermilk Votes to Reclaim Power from Federal Agencies

Statement

Date: July 12, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Federal, State and Local Relations Legislative Branch

Joining conservative colleagues, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) took action to regain Congressional authority taken away by government bureaucrats. He issued the following statement on the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), which helps stop federal agencies from interpreting ambiguous statutes or regulations:

"In our Constitution "all' legislative powers are given to Congress, not to unelected bureaucrats. Over time, the courts and Congress have ceded power to the executive departments and agencies, essentially establishing a "fourth branch' of government. We're working to restore the balance of power, so that government bureaucrats don't continue wreaking havoc on businesses, families, and the American economy. This is a huge first step toward returning the power to the people and lessening the regulatory burden on our economy."


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