Coalition for Sensible Safeguards
@sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social
We're an alliance of more than 200 groups fighting to defend and modernize our system of regulatory protections.
Learn more about us at sensiblesafeguards.org.
Learn more about us at sensiblesafeguards.org.
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Another big conclusion: Biden admin didn't take seriously enough the regulatory state's sclerosis. They were too naive about courts and unprepared to wage war in them.
The report proposes Dems stand for major regulatory *and* court reform going forward:
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
The report proposes Dems stand for major regulatory *and* court reform going forward:
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Another big conclusion: Biden admin didn't take seriously enough the regulatory state's sclerosis. They were too naive about courts and unprepared to wage war in them.
The report proposes Dems stand for major regulatory *and* court reform going forward:
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
The report proposes Dems stand for major regulatory *and* court reform going forward:
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
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Check out my latest for @lpeblog.bsky.social: I trace the rise of a new form of politicized regulatory relief emanating from the White House, how it departs from centralized regulatory review at OIRA, and what it means for the political economy of the modern presidency lpeproject.org/blog/the-ris...
The Rise of OIRA 2.0
The Trump Administration's use of individualized, firm-level waivers and exemptions marks a new frontier in presidential control of the administrative state. This strategy allows the administration to...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Check out my latest for @lpeblog.bsky.social: I trace the rise of a new form of politicized regulatory relief emanating from the White House, how it departs from centralized regulatory review at OIRA, and what it means for the political economy of the modern presidency lpeproject.org/blog/the-ris...
NEW: CSS just released this fact sheet on the impact of the government shutdown on pending rulemakings and enforcement.
At the bottom, there's also an index of shutdown contingency plans from various departments and agencies.
sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/g...
At the bottom, there's also an index of shutdown contingency plans from various departments and agencies.
sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/g...
Government Shutdown Memo: Impact on Pending Rulemakings and Enforcement
Government Shutdown Memo: Impact on Pending Rulemakings and Enforcement October 6, 2025 | Download PDF The current federal government shutdown began at midnight September 30, 2025. This is the first s...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NEW: CSS just released this fact sheet on the impact of the government shutdown on pending rulemakings and enforcement.
At the bottom, there's also an index of shutdown contingency plans from various departments and agencies.
sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/g...
At the bottom, there's also an index of shutdown contingency plans from various departments and agencies.
sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/g...
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Along with @jamesgoodwin.bsky.social we take a deep dive on the recently published Regulatory Agenda, and compare it with Biden’s last Agenda, by matching every regulatory action to track changes from Fall 24 to Spring 25
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Trump Regulatory Agenda Swings the Pendulum Against Crucial Protections - Center for Progressive Reform
To say that the policy priorities of the Trump administration represent a U-turn from the Biden administration is a severe understatement. The recent release of the long-awaited Spring 2025 Regulatory...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Along with @jamesgoodwin.bsky.social we take a deep dive on the recently published Regulatory Agenda, and compare it with Biden’s last Agenda, by matching every regulatory action to track changes from Fall 24 to Spring 25
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/tru...
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/tru...
NEW: 120+ groups called on the GSA to restore the POST API tool on Regulations.gov, which allows the public to submit comments on rulemakings via third party organizations.
Public input is indispensable to a fair, open, and inclusive regulatory process.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/120-gr...
Public input is indispensable to a fair, open, and inclusive regulatory process.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/120-gr...
120+ Groups Demand Restoration of Vital Public Comments Tool
120+ Groups Demand Restoration of Vital Public Comments Tool For Immediate Release: September 12, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 120 groups led by the Coali...
sensiblesafeguards.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
NEW: 120+ groups called on the GSA to restore the POST API tool on Regulations.gov, which allows the public to submit comments on rulemakings via third party organizations.
Public input is indispensable to a fair, open, and inclusive regulatory process.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/120-gr...
Public input is indispensable to a fair, open, and inclusive regulatory process.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/120-gr...
NEW: Trump's historically late Spring 2025 Unified Agenda is a deregulatory nightmare for the American people.
It’s yet another manifestation of the worst corporate favoritism since the Gilded Age.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/spring...
It’s yet another manifestation of the worst corporate favoritism since the Gilded Age.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/spring...
Spring 2025 Unified Regulatory Agenda is a Nightmare for the American People
Spring 2025 Unified Regulatory Agenda is a Nightmare for the American People For Immediate Release: September 4, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administrati...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
NEW: Trump's historically late Spring 2025 Unified Agenda is a deregulatory nightmare for the American people.
It’s yet another manifestation of the worst corporate favoritism since the Gilded Age.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/spring...
It’s yet another manifestation of the worst corporate favoritism since the Gilded Age.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/spring...
NEW: Trump is unlawfully keeping the public in the dark about his deregulatory priorities.
By law, the Unified Agenda must be published twice a year, and must contain the full list of rules that agencies expect to propose or finalize in the next 6-12 months.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/vanish...
By law, the Unified Agenda must be published twice a year, and must contain the full list of rules that agencies expect to propose or finalize in the next 6-12 months.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/vanish...
Vanishing Unified Agenda Keeps the Public in the Dark on Trump’s Deregulatory Priorities
Vanishing Unified Agenda Keeps the Public in the Dark on Trump’s Deregulatory Priorities For Immediate Release: August 26, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump ad...
sensiblesafeguards.org
August 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW: Trump is unlawfully keeping the public in the dark about his deregulatory priorities.
By law, the Unified Agenda must be published twice a year, and must contain the full list of rules that agencies expect to propose or finalize in the next 6-12 months.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/vanish...
By law, the Unified Agenda must be published twice a year, and must contain the full list of rules that agencies expect to propose or finalize in the next 6-12 months.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/vanish...
NEW: The Trump admin is trying to shut down public participation in the federal rulemaking process.
This is completely unlawful.
In Trump’s first term, courts routinely ruled against him for refusing to follow the APA's notice and comment requirements.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/trump-...
This is completely unlawful.
In Trump’s first term, courts routinely ruled against him for refusing to follow the APA's notice and comment requirements.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/trump-...
Trump Admin Aims to Shut Down Public Participation in Federal Rulemaking
Trump Admin Aims to Shut Down Public Participation in Federal Rulemaking For Immediate Release: July 17, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is tr...
sensiblesafeguards.org
July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NEW: The Trump admin is trying to shut down public participation in the federal rulemaking process.
This is completely unlawful.
In Trump’s first term, courts routinely ruled against him for refusing to follow the APA's notice and comment requirements.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/trump-...
This is completely unlawful.
In Trump’s first term, courts routinely ruled against him for refusing to follow the APA's notice and comment requirements.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/trump-...
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Congress just gutted years of environmental protections FAST. 💔 Through the CRA, rules on climate, clean energy & public health were erased w/ zero public input. Big Polluters win. Communities lose.
🔗 Read a new analysis by Federico Holm and James Goodwin.
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/new...
🔗 Read a new analysis by Federico Holm and James Goodwin.
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/new...
New Analysis: Bringing Out the Worst in Congress: CRA By the Numbers 2025 - Center for Progressive Reform
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) provides Congress with an expedited procedure to review and potentially overturn final rules issued by federal agencies. Despite being touted as an avenue for congre...
progressivereform.org
July 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Congress just gutted years of environmental protections FAST. 💔 Through the CRA, rules on climate, clean energy & public health were erased w/ zero public input. Big Polluters win. Communities lose.
🔗 Read a new analysis by Federico Holm and James Goodwin.
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/new...
🔗 Read a new analysis by Federico Holm and James Goodwin.
progressivereform.org/cpr-blog/new...
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The @progressivereform.bsky.social joined 36 other members of @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social in opposing these measures last week. For more on the dangers they posed, see our letter of opposition: sensiblesafeguards.org/outreach/css...
CSS and 37 Groups Call for Removal of Anti-Regulatory Provisions in the Reconciliation Package
CSS and 37 Groups Call for Removal of Anti-Regulatory Provisions in the Reconciliation Package June 20, 2025 | Download PDF The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Th...
sensiblesafeguards.org
June 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The @progressivereform.bsky.social joined 36 other members of @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social in opposing these measures last week. For more on the dangers they posed, see our letter of opposition: sensiblesafeguards.org/outreach/css...
NEW from CSS: A healthy, functioning economy depends on regulation.
Regulations foster more competitive markets, greater consumer welfare, increased innovation, and greater productivity.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/a-heal...
Regulations foster more competitive markets, greater consumer welfare, increased innovation, and greater productivity.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/a-heal...
A Healthy, Functioning Economy Depends on Sound Regulation
A Healthy, Functioning Economy Depends on Sound Regulation For Immediate Release: May 27, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – A healthy, functioning economy depends on reg...
sensiblesafeguards.org
May 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
NEW from CSS: A healthy, functioning economy depends on regulation.
Regulations foster more competitive markets, greater consumer welfare, increased innovation, and greater productivity.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/a-heal...
Regulations foster more competitive markets, greater consumer welfare, increased innovation, and greater productivity.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/a-heal...
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If Republicans overrule the parliamentarian tonight, nothing will be safe from partisan overreach.
There will be chaos in the Senate if laws & rules are simply ignored whenever a majority wants.
This is like nuking the filibuster in the most arbitrary & corrupt way possible.
There will be chaos in the Senate if laws & rules are simply ignored whenever a majority wants.
This is like nuking the filibuster in the most arbitrary & corrupt way possible.
May 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If Republicans overrule the parliamentarian tonight, nothing will be safe from partisan overreach.
There will be chaos in the Senate if laws & rules are simply ignored whenever a majority wants.
This is like nuking the filibuster in the most arbitrary & corrupt way possible.
There will be chaos in the Senate if laws & rules are simply ignored whenever a majority wants.
This is like nuking the filibuster in the most arbitrary & corrupt way possible.
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The good news is that if the Senate uses the Congressional Review Act against the California waivers it will effectively nullify the CRA.
The bad news is that will be the case because the CRA *will effectively replace* regular order lawmaking in the Senate. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
The bad news is that will be the case because the CRA *will effectively replace* regular order lawmaking in the Senate. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
E&E News: Senate approaches moment of truth on California waivers
Senate Majority Leader John Thune may decide this week whether to defy the parliamentarian.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The good news is that if the Senate uses the Congressional Review Act against the California waivers it will effectively nullify the CRA.
The bad news is that will be the case because the CRA *will effectively replace* regular order lawmaking in the Senate. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
The bad news is that will be the case because the CRA *will effectively replace* regular order lawmaking in the Senate. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
Senate Republicans are considering a backdoor nuclear option to repeal California's Clean Air Act waivers.
If they do it, there will be nothing to stop them from doing it over and over again with policies that would harm Americans and destabilize our democracy.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
If they do it, there will be nothing to stop them from doing it over and over again with policies that would harm Americans and destabilize our democracy.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
Senate Republicans Could Blow Up the Filibuster to Pass More Harmful Legislation - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite top Republicans’ promises to maintain the filibuster, Senate Republicans are considering a backdoor maneuver to overrule…
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May 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Senate Republicans are considering a backdoor nuclear option to repeal California's Clean Air Act waivers.
If they do it, there will be nothing to stop them from doing it over and over again with policies that would harm Americans and destabilize our democracy.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
If they do it, there will be nothing to stop them from doing it over and over again with policies that would harm Americans and destabilize our democracy.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
Today is the last day Congress can use the Congressional Review Act to strike down Biden era health, safety, workers, consumer, financial, and environmental protections.
But over the past few months, Congress has repeatedly abused the CRA in ways that are completely lawless.
That must end now.
But over the past few months, Congress has repeatedly abused the CRA in ways that are completely lawless.
That must end now.
May 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today is the last day Congress can use the Congressional Review Act to strike down Biden era health, safety, workers, consumer, financial, and environmental protections.
But over the past few months, Congress has repeatedly abused the CRA in ways that are completely lawless.
That must end now.
But over the past few months, Congress has repeatedly abused the CRA in ways that are completely lawless.
That must end now.
Good news! The Congressional Review Act carryover period ends May 8th.
That means Congress can no longer use the CRA to strike down regulatory safeguards finished in the final months of the Biden administration.
But will Congress follow the law?
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/the-co...
That means Congress can no longer use the CRA to strike down regulatory safeguards finished in the final months of the Biden administration.
But will Congress follow the law?
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/the-co...
The Congressional Review Act Carryover Period Ends May 8. Will Congress Follow the Law?
The Congressional Review Act Carryover Period Ends May 8. Will Congress Follow the Law? For Immediate Release: May 7, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional...
sensiblesafeguards.org
May 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Good news! The Congressional Review Act carryover period ends May 8th.
That means Congress can no longer use the CRA to strike down regulatory safeguards finished in the final months of the Biden administration.
But will Congress follow the law?
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/the-co...
That means Congress can no longer use the CRA to strike down regulatory safeguards finished in the final months of the Biden administration.
But will Congress follow the law?
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/the-co...
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With the CA/EPA waiver issue moving to the Senate, check out a new fact sheet from our allies at @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social. The fact sheet explores what happens if senators ignore the parliamentarian and violate the CRA. sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/b...
Backdoor Nuclear Option: Why it Matters For Us All if the Senate Overrules the Parliamentarian, Overturns the Filibuster, and Violates the CRA
Backdoor Nuclear Option: Why it Matters For Us All if the Senate Overrules the Parliamentarian, Overturns the Filibuster, and Violates the CRA Fact Sheet | May 6, 2025 | Download PDF What Is Happening...
sensiblesafeguards.org
May 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
With the CA/EPA waiver issue moving to the Senate, check out a new fact sheet from our allies at @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social. The fact sheet explores what happens if senators ignore the parliamentarian and violate the CRA. sensiblesafeguards.org/factsheets/b...
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The Congressional Review Act doesn't even apply to waivers, but Republicans and these 35 Dems love pollution so much that they voted to repeal the waiver that CA got from the EPA to require zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.
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May 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Congressional Review Act doesn't even apply to waivers, but Republicans and these 35 Dems love pollution so much that they voted to repeal the waiver that CA got from the EPA to require zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.
jonathancohn.medium.com/republicans-...
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LTE in the NYTimes: If the Trump administration succeeds in its efforts to gut America's system of safeguards, a horrifying future awaits.
Decades-old rules could be on the chopping block, no matter how fundamental they are to the health and wellness of our society.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
Decades-old rules could be on the chopping block, no matter how fundamental they are to the health and wellness of our society.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
Opinion | The Chaotic First 100 Days of Trump 2.0
Responses to a column by David Brooks about President Trump’s “energy.” Also: Cutting regulations; a project for Democrats; a general’s call to arms; how to age well.
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April 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
LTE in the NYTimes: If the Trump administration succeeds in its efforts to gut America's system of safeguards, a horrifying future awaits.
Decades-old rules could be on the chopping block, no matter how fundamental they are to the health and wellness of our society.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
Decades-old rules could be on the chopping block, no matter how fundamental they are to the health and wellness of our society.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
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Webinar alert! 🖥️ Tired of federal rollbacks? Join us & @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social on May 1 for a webinar on how the public interest community can begin reclaiming government from Trump by building a people-powered regulatory agenda. 📬 RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Webinar alert! 🖥️ Tired of federal rollbacks? Join us & @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social on May 1 for a webinar on how the public interest community can begin reclaiming government from Trump by building a people-powered regulatory agenda. 📬 RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Come join me for a timely @progressivereform.bsky.social and @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social webinar on how the public interest community can begin reclaiming their government from Trump by building their own People's Regulatory Agenda. Thursday, May 1. 11 am ET. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Building a People’s Regulatory Agenda Through Rulemaking Petitions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Center for Progressive Reform and the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards on Thursday, May 1, at 11 a.m. Eastern time for a webinar on Building a People’s Regulatory Agenda Through Rulemaking P...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Come join me for a timely @progressivereform.bsky.social and @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social webinar on how the public interest community can begin reclaiming their government from Trump by building their own People's Regulatory Agenda. Thursday, May 1. 11 am ET. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NEW: Trump's latest deregulatory EO is a lawless, unconscionable attempt to roll back commonsense protections for workers, consumers, families, civil rights, our environment, and more.
We will challenge this blatantly unlawful effort at every step.
www.citizen.org/news/trumps-...
We will challenge this blatantly unlawful effort at every step.
www.citizen.org/news/trumps-...
Trump’s Latest Deregulatory EO Calls for a Lawless, Unconscionable Rollback of Commonsense Public Protections - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump late Wednesday issued an executive order calling for agencies to identify and repeal regulations…
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April 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
NEW: Trump's latest deregulatory EO is a lawless, unconscionable attempt to roll back commonsense protections for workers, consumers, families, civil rights, our environment, and more.
We will challenge this blatantly unlawful effort at every step.
www.citizen.org/news/trumps-...
We will challenge this blatantly unlawful effort at every step.
www.citizen.org/news/trumps-...
NEW: The Senate parliamentarian just reaffirmed that California’s Clean Air Act waivers are ineligible for repeal using the Congressional Review Act’s expedited process.
Abusing the CRA to target policies far outside its reach would be a calamity.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
Abusing the CRA to target policies far outside its reach would be a calamity.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
Senate Parliamentarian Reaffirms California’s Clean Air Act Waivers Are Ineligible for Congressional Review Act Repeal - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate parliamentarian today reaffirmed that California’s Clean Air Act waivers are ineligible for repeal using the…
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April 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: The Senate parliamentarian just reaffirmed that California’s Clean Air Act waivers are ineligible for repeal using the Congressional Review Act’s expedited process.
Abusing the CRA to target policies far outside its reach would be a calamity.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
Abusing the CRA to target policies far outside its reach would be a calamity.
www.citizen.org/news/senate-...
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The Congressional Review Act is like a shortcut. You can evade the filibuster with a CRA resolution that nullifies certain rules from the last administration. So now Republicans want to expand the definition of a "rule" to nullify a whole lot more stuff. From @emmarjanssen.bsky.social:
How Republicans Are Flouting the Rules of the Congressional Review Act
Republicans want to expand the CRA into much of what the executive branch does. They may live to regret that.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Congressional Review Act is like a shortcut. You can evade the filibuster with a CRA resolution that nullifies certain rules from the last administration. So now Republicans want to expand the definition of a "rule" to nullify a whole lot more stuff. From @emmarjanssen.bsky.social:
NEW: Congressional Review Act resolutions are paybacks to industry.
Next week, the House will vote on a pair of giveaways to banks and digital payment apps that already passed the Senate.
Both resolutions will harm consumers.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/cra-re...
Next week, the House will vote on a pair of giveaways to banks and digital payment apps that already passed the Senate.
Both resolutions will harm consumers.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/cra-re...
CRA Resolutions Are Paybacks to Industry
CRA Resolutions Are Paybacks to Industry For Immediate Release: April 3, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers are using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to thro...
sensiblesafeguards.org
April 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEW: Congressional Review Act resolutions are paybacks to industry.
Next week, the House will vote on a pair of giveaways to banks and digital payment apps that already passed the Senate.
Both resolutions will harm consumers.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/cra-re...
Next week, the House will vote on a pair of giveaways to banks and digital payment apps that already passed the Senate.
Both resolutions will harm consumers.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/cra-re...