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CEI Letter for the Record to Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Auto Safety Hearing
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CEI Comments on CFPB Payday Loan Rule
View Full Document as PDF Introduction On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I am pleased to provide the following comment…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Revival of Expired Tax Extenders
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer, Over 16 months ago, a package of temporary business tax breaks known as “tax extenders”…
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CEI Submits Request for Correction Under the Information Quality Act
Information Quality Act Correction Request Regarding EPA’s 2009 GHG Endangerment Finding …
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CEI Joins Coalition to Congress: No Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expansion
We, the undersigned organizations, write to object to any effort to expand the current electric vehicle tax credit. While the tax credit is misguided, at…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to Congress Dispelling PFC Myths
Dear Members of Congress, We write to you today to dispel myths surrounding the airport passenger facility charge (PFC).
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank
Dear Members of Congress: On behalf of our groups and organizations, which collectively represent millions of Americans across all 50 states, we urge you to…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to Department of Labor on Intermediate Bodies Rule
Dear Secretary Acosta: As free-market and conservative organizations concerned with protecting worker free choice and ensuring labor union officials are accountable to members, we urge…
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CEI Leads Coalition Urging Members of Congress to Oppose H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act
The undersigned organizations strongly urge you to oppose H. R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which if enacted would reverse President Trump’s wise decision…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to STB on Competitive Switching Rule
Dear Chairman Begeman, Vice Chairman Fuchs, and Member Oberman, We, the undersigned, wish to congratulate and welcome you to your appointments. The Surface Transportation Board…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to CFPB Regarding Proposed Rule on Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans
Dear Director Kraninger, The undersigned organizations write in strong support of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s decision to rescind portions of the Payday, Vehicle…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Supporting DOT on California High-Speed Rail Funding
We, the undersigned organizations, representing millions of taxpayers nationwide, appreciate your leadership and support your efforts to de-obligate $929 million in federal grants not yet…
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CEI Comments on the Mercury Rule
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reconsideration of its 2016 Supplemental Finding regarding the agency’s justification for its…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Regarding EB-5 Visa Program
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CEI Joins Pacific Legal Foundation Comments on EPA/Army Corps 2019 Proposed Regulation Defining “Navigable Waters” under the Clean Water Act
Pacific Legal Foundation, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, and Washington Cattlemen’s Association are pleased to submit the following comments on the EPA and the…
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CEI Comments to FDA on Modifications to Compliance Policy for Certain Deemed Tobacco Products
Dear Dr. Gottlieb: The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) welcomes the opportunity to offer the following comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed modifications…
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CEI Comments to the Surface Transportation Board in Support of AAR Petition
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments to the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) in support of Association of American…
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CEI Comments on Proposed Rule Decertification of Representatives
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, I respectfully submit these comments in response to the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) Proposed Rule on the Decertification of…
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Marc Scribner Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives
Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, and Members of the Committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is…
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Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler on Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment
Letter in PDF March 20, 2019 Andrew Wheeler Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Request for…
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CEI Comments on EPA’s Review of its Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Performance Standards for New Coal-fired Power Plants
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) review of its carbon dioxide (CO2) performance standards for new coal-fired power…
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CEI and SEPP Comments on EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and the Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) hereby file these comments in this proceeding in connection with their pending…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter on Commission on Climate Security
Dear President Trump, The undersigned organizations and individuals write to express our strong support for the proposed President’s Commission on Climate Security. It is our…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter in Support of Volcker Rule Relief
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: As conservative and free-market organizations concerned with reducing red tape that is holding back American entrepreneurs, consumers, and investors, we urge…
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CEI Comments on Volcker Rule Relief
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI"), we are pleased to provide the following comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking to implement amendments…
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Marc Scribner Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives
Chairman Neal, Ranking Member Brady, and Members of the Committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is…
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Letter for the Record to the Senate Finance Committee on Senate Bill 252
Dear Chair Kelley and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to supplement the record of your hearing on Senate…
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Myron Ebell Testimony on the Green New Deal for Congressional Western Caucus Policy Forum
Chairman Gosar and Members of the House Western Caucus, Thank you for inviting me to speak today at this forum on the Green New Deal. …
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging Scientific Transparency
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CEI Comments to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Policy on No-Action Letters and Product Sandbox
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI"), we are pleased to provide the following comment letter on the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (“Bureau,”…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Support Congressional Approval for Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Section 232 Designations
Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of the millions of taxpayers, consumers, farmers, and businesses represented by our 38 organizations in all 50 states, we urge…
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CEI Comments to OST on Vehicle-to-Everything Communications
View Full Document as PDF Introduction On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to Congress Regarding Highway Trust Fund: Users-Pay
As Congress begins considering the future of the Highway Trust Fund, its top priority should be restoring the longstanding users-pay/users-benefit principle. Further increasing the reliance…
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CEI Comments to NLRB on Proposed Joint Employer Rulemaking
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit the following comments in response to the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Notice of…
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CEI Comments on FHWA on Patented and Proprietary Products
View Full Document as PDF Introduction On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to…
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Brief of Amicus Curiae of CEI in Support of the Petitioner in Uradnik v. Inter Faculty Organization, et al.
View Full Document as PDF In Janus v. AFSCME, this Court recognized the importance of this issue in its holding…
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CEI Comments to NHTSA on Adaptive Driving Beam NPRM
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) Notice of Proposed…
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CEI Comments on Automated Vehicles 3.0 Guidance
View Full Document as PDF Introduction On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Extension of Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
We, the undersigned organizations, write to strongly object once again to any effort to expand the current electric vehicle tax credit in any way. The…
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CEI Comments on NHTSA AV Pilot Program
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) Advance Notice…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Procedures Restricting Senior Social Security and Medicare Access
On behalf of the undersigned individuals and organizations representing American citizens nationwide, we write to you with a very specific request: to rescind, by executive…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Section 202 of S.3278 of the Protecting Taxpayers Act
The 17 undersigned organizations together ask Congress to oppose Section 202 of S. 3278, the Protecting Taxpayers Act, and similar efforts to grant the IRS…
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CEI Comments in Response to OST Regarding Impact of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Workforce
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation’s (“OST”) Request…
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CEI Comments on EPA ACE Rule
Among the CPP’s multiple legal flaws, one stands out as most bizarre. The CPP purports to establish carbon dioxide (CO2) emission performance guidelines for existing…
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CEI Comments on Joint DOT/EPA Proposed SAFE Vehicles Rule
The Competitive Enterprise Institute hereby submits these comments on the joint DOT/ EPA proposed SAFE Vehicles Rule. We support this proposal, which would (1) reduce…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter to Senate Opposing Mark Pearce Nomination to the NLRB
The undersigned organizations strongly oppose the nomination of Mark Pearce to serve on the five-member National Labor Relations Board. Pearce’s legacy as Chairman of the…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Lifting the Cap on Electric Vehicle Subsidies
We the undersigned organizations write to strongly object to any effort to expand the current electric vehicle tax credit in any way. The justification for…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging Science Based Solutions in WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The undersigned groups, representing millions of taxpayers and consumers across the country, urge the U.S. delegation attending the taxpayer-funded meeting of the World Health Organization’s…
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Testimony of Michelle Minton on Post-PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America
Chairman Sensenbrenner, Ranking Member Jackson Lee and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present comments on behalf of my organization, the…
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CEI Comments on Revision of the Regulations for Listing Species and Designating Critical Habitat
The Endangered Species Act has proven bad for wildlife because it is bad for people. The Act’s legislative language as passed by Congress is largely…
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CEI Comments on ESA Proposed Revisions of the Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants
The Endangered Species Act has proven bad for wildlife because it is bad for people. The Act’s legislative language as passed by Congress is largely…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Requesting Restraint on Social Media Bias Action
We write to express our concern over your plans to convene a meeting of state attorneys general later this month “to discuss a growing concern…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Opposing Environmental Protection Agency Veto Power over Development Projects
In 2013, organizations from coast-to-coast called on then-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to reject an unprecedented decision on Pebble Mine and warned…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of the Death Tax Repeal Act
The undersigned organizations support your bill, the Death Tax Repeal Act. We appreciate your work to lead the country towards a common sense tax code that…
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CEI Leads Coalition Letter Opposing the Renomination of Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board
The undersigned organizations urge President Trump not to renominate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Mark Pearce. The NLRB is an independent agency made up…
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CEI Comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s Hearings Regarding Competition and Consumer Protection Policy
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) respectfully submits these comments regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s forthcoming hearings to consider whether evolving business models in the new…
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CEI Comments to the Council on Environmental Quality
These comments are respectfully submitted on behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). CEI is a non-profit public policy research organization dedicated to advancing individual…
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CEI Comments In Support of EPA Transparency Rule
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CEI Comments In Support of EPA Transparency Rule
https://cei.org/content/epa-transparency-rule-will-bolster-science-and-improve-rulemakingThe Competitive Enterprise Institute supports the proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on “Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science,” which will promote transparency of scientific…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter on SWANCC Rulemaking
The undersigned organizations support the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) and the Army Corps of Engineers’ (“Corps”) proposal to repeal the 2015 Rule Defining Waters of…
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CEI Comments on Labor Union Dues – Skimming of Medicaid Benefits
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Notice…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter in Opposition of Fair Fees Amendment in FAA
View Full Document as PDF The Honorable John Thune Chairman Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Dear Chairman Thune:…
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Testimony of Ryan Radia: The Need for U.S. Leadership on Digital Trade
Chairman Paulsen, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Supporting the Inclusion of Language Requiring Congressional Approval of Tariffs
As conferees for the fiscal year 2019 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act (H.R.5895), we encourage you…
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CEI Joins NTU Coalition Letter in Support of House Judiciary Committee’s Wayfair Hearing
On behalf of the millions of citizens represented by the undersigned organizations, we commend you for holding a hearing to address the critical issue of…
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Testimony of Jessica Melugin on the Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision for the House Judiciary Committee
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony. I am Jessica Melugin, Associate Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation and the Competitive Enterprise…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of Rep. McHenry’s Amendment in FSGG Appropriations
On behalf of our organizations and the Americans we represent, we write to express support of your Amendment to Division B, within the Financial Services…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration CAFE Proposal
Our organizations endorse good governance through policies that promote free markets and enable consumer choice. In that light, we write today in support of the…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Supporting House Resolution Opposing a Carbon Tax
We write you today to respectfully request that you bring H.Con.Res. 119, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to…
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CEI Comments on the Regulation of Flavors in Tobacco Products
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) welcomes the opportunity to offer comments regarding the regulation of flavors in tobacco products.
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CEI Leads Coalition Urging President Trump to Reject Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
The undersigned free market, conservative, consumer, and sound science organizations urge you to reject the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of T-Mobile Sprint Merger
We understand that the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on June 27…
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CEI Comments on The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Notice of Inquiry Regarding the Certification of New Natural Gas Facilities
This comment letter addresses questions C3, C4, C6, and C7, which concern whether, and if so how, FERC should take into account greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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CEI Joins Coalition Opposing Obama Employment-Based Visa Program (EB-5)
View Full Document as PDF The Honorable Mick Mulvaney Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington,…
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CEI Comments on the CFPB’s Request for Information Regarding Adopted Regulations and New Rulemaking Authorities
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we are pleased to provide the following comments on the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (Bureau or…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Ban On Operating Civil Supersonic Aircraft
Fifty years after the Concorde’s maiden flight, the ingenuity of American innovators and entrepreneurs means the next generation of commercial supersonic transportation is right around…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter To Prevent Further IRS Targeting of Non-Profit Organizations Based on Ideology
On behalf the undersigned individuals and organizations representing millions of concerned taxpayers across America, we write regarding an issue of utmost importance: preventing further Internal…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging FDA to Approve MRTP Application
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CEI Comments to FDA on Modified Risk Tobacco Product Applications
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) welcomes the opportunity to offer comments regarding modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTP), particularly in the case of the MRTP…
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Testimony of Myron Ebell on The Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act
View Full Document as PDF Chairman Gosar, Ranking Member Lowenthal, and members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me to testify today…
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CEI Joins Coalition Opposing E15 Amendment to the Farm Bill
On behalf of our combined members and supporters across the country, our groups join together to alert you to our opposition to attaching the Consumer…
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CEI Comments on The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s RIF Regarding Rulemaking Processes
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), we are pleased to provide the following comments on the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s (bureau or…
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CEI Leads Coalition Urging Support for the STATES Act
We believe the STATES Act appropriately addresses the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws without asking Congress to take a stance on whether marijuana…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter to Congress: Farm Bill Must Address Out-of-Control Subsidy Programs
Coalition to Congress: Farm Bill Must Address Out-of-Control Subsidy Programs…
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Brief of Amicus Curiae of Competitive Enterprise Institute in Gundy v. US
SORNA delegates discretionary power to the Attorney General over the conduct of many private individuals. No factual determination is required of the Attorney General; instead,…
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Testimony of Trey Kovacs: Union Time on the People’s Dime, a Closer Look at Official Time
CEI labor policy analyst Trey Kovacs testifies before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Government Operations on the issue of official time in the federal workforce.
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CEI Leads Coalition Warning Against Punitive Taxation on Credit Unions Consumers
View Full Document as PDF The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building…
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CEI Joins Trump Transition Leaders to Urge President Trump to Continue with CAFE Reforms
As members of your presidential transition team, we write to thank you for the tremendous progress that America has made under your leadership. As a…
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CEI Comments on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (“FMCSA”) Request for…
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CEI Comments on Automation in the Railroad Industry to the Federal Railroad Administration
On behalf of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (“CEI”), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (“FRA”) Request for Information on…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter to Support H.R. 3825, the Harmonization of Coverage Act of 2017
On behalf of the Coalition to Promote Independent Entrepreneurs, a national coalition of trade associations, companies, and independent entrepreneurs that support an individual’s right to…
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CEI Joins Coalition Opposing Carbon Tax
View Full Document as PDF Dear Members of Congress: The undersigned organizations urge you to support the concurrent resolution, introduced by Majority…
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CEI Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule to Repeal the Clean Power Plan
View Full Document as PDF Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0355 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Environmental…
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CEI Leads Coalition Supporting Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act to Remove Cap on the Passenger Facility Charge
View Full Document as PDF Dear Chairman Pete Sessions, Ranking Member Jim McGovern: We write today to express our strong support of…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Urging President Trump to Support and Improved Trans-Pacific Partnership
View Full Document as PDF Dear President Trump: We agree with the 25 United States Senators who recently urged you to secure…
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CEI Joins Coalition Supporting Scott Pruitt
Read the Letter at Conservative Action Project Conservatives stand behind Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and thank…
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CEI Joins Coalition Urging President Trump to Support an Improved Trans-Pacific Partnership
View Full Document as PDF Dear President Trump: We agree with the 25 United States Senators who recently urged you to…
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CEI Coalition Letter to Senate Commerce on Surface Transportation Board Nominee Confirmation Hearing
View Full Document as PDF Dear Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, and members of the Committee: We write today on the forthcoming…
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CEI Joins Coalition Letter Supporting Inclusion of REINS Act Language in NAFTA
View Full Document as PDF Mr. President: On behalf of millions of members and supporters of our organizations, we write in appreciation…
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CEI Joins Coalition Urging Revocation of California’s Waiver from the Clean Air Act
View Full Document as PDF Dear Administrator Pruitt: Our organizations write today to call for the revocation of California’s waiver from the…