Accountability
Congress should lead by example to reduce federal spending and the national debt. Since 2010, Congress has passed legislation to freeze the pay of legislators. Members of Congress and their staff are also required to participate in the health care exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act.
Likewise, Congress should continue to exercise its oversight authority of the Executive Branch. I believe Congress must work to rein in expansion of Administrative power and uphold the legislative responsibilities given to Congress by the Constitution.
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Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Withdrawing Absurd, Senseless, and Haphazard Energy Regulations (WASHER) Act to stop the Department of Energy from implementing new rules on washing machines that would regulate them to be less efficient.