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U.S. House Remains Focused on Creating a Healthy Economy
Washington, D.C.,
August 2, 2013
YORK, PA – For the first seven months of the 113th Congress, House Republicans have laid the groundwork for a stronger economy and increased opportunities for all Americans. Legislation passed by the House includes some simple things most of us can agree on and some tough choices. These solutions will help foster an environment for a healthy economy and expanded opportunity for everyone – without expanding government. “More than twelve million Americans are still out of work and hurting,” said U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4). “The U.S. House remains focused on what we can do right now, and in the long-term, to make a difference in people’s lives. Washington continues to make life difficult for hardworking taxpayers with out-of-control spending, new regulations and an ineffective energy plan. We can do better than this.” Here are some examples of actions the House has taken to achieve these goals. Most of these bills still await action in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
In addition to making the American economy more competitive, innovative, and productive, we must force Washington to deal with its nearly $17 trillion debt. In March, the House adopted its 2014 budget, a realistic budget that holds Washington accountable and protects taxpayers. Likewise, Congressman Perry introduced legislation that proposes a responsible balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. It’s time for Washington to live by the same rules as every American family. In recent town meetings, constituents have made it clear to me that Washington should stop spending money it doesn’t have. Excessive regulations and abuse of power from an out-of-control Washington also continue to make life difficult for hardworking taxpayers. Regulations cost the average American family more than $15,000 each year. House Republicans this week adopted two bills to help remove obstacles to growth and provide responsible oversight of government operations. First, H.R. 367, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, would require regulations with the greatest cost to our economy to be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President before taking effect on hard-working American families and businesses. Last year, 57 regulations were implemented with an annual economic cost of more than $100 million each. Likewise, the House passed H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, which requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit a report to Congress detailing the estimated costs and job impacts of any proposed energy-related rules that would cost more than $1 billion to implement. Residents of the 4th District are welcome to contact Congressman Perry and his staff at any of his offices or via Perry.House.Gov, where they can sign up for e-mail updates and for his new Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
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