WASHINGTON – The American Action Forum will host a discussion on U.S. regulatory burden on Tuesday October 25, from 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the Capitol Building. 

The Obama administration has issued more than $80 billion in new and proposed regulatory burdens.  The White House even concedes that there are more than 8.8 billion hours of cumulative regulatory compliance.  With hundreds of major rules issued each year, Congress has little oversight authority to rescind onerous regulations.  The REINS Act (Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny) would require that all new major rules receive approval from Congress and the President before implementation.  Can the REINS Act restore accountability, trim red tape, and promote job creation? Breakfast will be served. 

What: Creating Jobs by Ending Regulatory Overreach: The Role of the REINS Act

When: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Where: Capitol Building, HC8

RSVP: To confirm your attendance at this event email pressrsvp@americanactionnetwork.org with the name of the reporter and outlet. 

Schedule:

10:15am

Coffee, Breakfast Served

10:30am

Introduction

Doug Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum

10:32am

Keynote Remarks

Congressman Geoff Davis

10:40am

Remarks

Congressman Rick Berg

10:45am

Remarks

Congressman Bob Gibbs

10:50am

Remarks

Congressman Todd Young

10:55am

Conversation

Doug Holtz-Eakin, Moderator 
Phil Kerpen, Vice President, Policy, Americans for Prosperity 
Ronald Bird, Ph.D., Senior Economist, Regulatory Analysis, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

11:25am

Q&A Discussion

11:45am

Adjournment