Labrador Statement on House Passage of Train Act

Statement

Idaho First District Congressman Raúl R. Labrador issued the following statement on the House of Representatives passing H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011. The final vote was 249-169.

"In a time of high unemployment and economic hardship, President Obama continues to allow his agencies to pass job killing regulations that stunt economic growth. The TRAIN Act would require the federal government to conduct a comprehensive economic analysis of the implication of regulations. For the first time in history, our federal government will be required to analyze the impact red tape has upon American manufacturing, energy prices, and jobs," said Labrador.

"The EPA has run rampant with burdensome regulations that fall upon the backs of Idahoans. I strongly oppose legislating through administrative rulemaking. It hinders our economy and undermines Congress and the will of the people. I commend my colleagues for joining me in passing this legislation, which if enacted will promote the growth of new jobs and strengthen our nation's competiveness," said Congressman Labrador.

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