Agriculture producers in Nebraska have earned their standing as world leaders in agriculture through their excellence and tradition of respecting the natural resources with which our state is blessed. No one cares more about the land and water of our state than the farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods depend on careful management these resources.
Unfortunately, top-down overreach fromWashington – such as the President Biden’s “30 by 30” Executive Order, which created an arbitrary target of setting aside at least 30 percent of U.S. land and water for public conservation by 2030 – demonstrates how out of touch the White House is with so many Americans. For generations, Third District communities, small businesses, agriculture operations, and landowners have relied on sustainable stewardship to preserve our state’s agriculture- driven lifestyle and economy. Across the nation, local communities know best the needs and characteristics of their resources, and it is imperative we continue to fight for their rights amid unprecedented encroachment from Washington bureaucrats.
Within our federal system of checks and balances Congress has a tool to rein in the executive branch called the Congressional Review Act (CRA).The CRA allows Congress to nullify, through votes in both the House and Senate, regulations proposed by the executive branch, even if a regulation has already taken effect.
