Require congressional approval of major executive-branch rules

Cornyn cosponsored the REINS Act, which would require Congress to approve every new major rule proposed by the executive branch before it could be enforced. He linked the proposal to transparency and accountability in regulation, pointing to the scope and economic impact of EPA regulations as reasons for congressional oversight.

Context: The source describes a bill he cosponsored, not an enacted requirement or a future campaign commitment.

In their own words

require that Congress approve every new major rule proposed by the Executive Branch before it can be enforced.

The source

John Cornyn: guiding principles and policy positions ↗

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