Senator Lee Secures Major Legislative Win to Cut Uncontrolled Spending by the Administrative State

Senator Lee Secures Major Legislative Win to Cut Uncontrolled Spending by the Administrative State
February 25, 2025
WASHINGTON
–
Sen.
Mike Lee achieved a significant legislative victory
in the early morning hours of Friday, February 21
st
as Senate Republicans unanimously supported and passed
his budget resolution amendment
53-47. This amendment represents a critical step in restoring Congress’s constitutional authority to cut mandatory spending and require accountability in federal rulemaking.
“
This is about restoring the proper balance of power in Washington
,”
said Senator Lee
. “
For too long, unaccountable agencies have imposed burdensome regulations that stifle innovation and drive up costs for American families. Congress must take responsibility for the laws that govern this nation, and tonight’s vote is a step in the right direction.
”
Senator Lee’s amendment reinforces Congress’s Article I lawmaking powers by requiring legislative approval before federal agencies can finalize major regulations. By curbing unchecked rulemaking—which often results in exceedingly high mandatory spending costs—this measure will help reduce unnecessary spending, combat inflation, and unleash economic growth.
With this amendment’s passage, Senator Lee continues his longstanding commitment to reining in the administrative state and advancing policies that promote fiscal responsibility, economic opportunity, and constitutional governance.