Jefferson Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2024 — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) stood firm in her stance against the Biden Administration's regulatory agenda as she recently voted in favor of two Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolutions of disapproval. Senator Britt emphasized, "In every corner of our nation, the Biden Administration seeks to impose far-reaching and unnecessary regulations on hardworking Americans." She further added, "These overly burdensome rules are blatant evidence of a partisan political agenda being prioritized over 21st-century job creation and economic growth."

The first joint resolution, spearheaded by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), aims to nullify the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) November 2023 greenhouse gas finalized rule. Senator Britt, along with a coalition of bipartisan senators, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and others, supported this resolution, which passed the Senate with a vote of 53 to 47.

Additionally, Senator Britt lent her support to Senator Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) joint resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule. This resolution, aimed at protecting small businesses from frivolous litigation and preserving job opportunities, passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 50 to 48.

Senator Britt's commitment to challenging regulations that could potentially harm American families, small businesses, and industries was evident in her support for these joint resolutions. She also joined as a cosponsor of Senator Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) Employee Rights Act, further solidifying her dedication to safeguarding the interests of local businesses.

The successful passage of these resolutions underscores the bipartisan effort to push back against what the senators perceive as detrimental regulations proposed by the current administration. The resolutions will now proceed to the House for further consideration and, in the case of the joint resolution on the NLRB rule, to the President’s desk for final approval.

Senator Britt, along with her colleagues, remains resolute in their commitment to combat what they view as federal overreach and to prioritize the well-being of American workers and businesses in the legislative landscape.