Cato Daily Podcast How Will the New Regulatory Landscape Change Congress?
Dec 13, 2024
Joe Luppino-Esposito, Deputy Legal Policy Director at the Pacific Legal Foundation, discusses the significant shift in the legal landscape following the dismantling of the Chevron Doctrine. He explains how federal courts will be less deferential to agencies, compelling Congress to draft more precise legislation. Luppino-Esposito delves into the challenges of creating effective environmental laws and emphasizes the importance of legislative clarity to avoid misinterpretation. He also highlights the need for Congress to enhance its expertise and accountability in policy oversight.
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Less Congressional Legislation
- Congress should stop legislating on every little detail of people's lives.
- Let states and state agencies handle specifics, like environmental quality levels.
Clearer Legislation
- Define issues and clearly delegate authority to agencies.
- Don't just make broad pronouncements and leave the rest to agency interpretation.
Root Cause of Regulatory Problems
- While agencies are often blamed, the root cause of many regulatory problems lies in vague legislation.
- Congress needs to address this root cause.