House Republicans Take Aim at Surge in Fees, Regulations for Small Businesses

House Republicans demand answers from the Biden administration regarding increased regulations and the Department of Labor’s compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Concerns focus on potential impacts on small businesses and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

The U.S. Department of Labor in Washington on March 26, 2020. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images

House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to account for increased fees and regulations in what they call a “regulatory attack on Main Street.”

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has written a letter (pdf) dated Aug. 15 to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie A. Su expressing concerns and seeking clarification regarding the DOL’s compliance with federal law during the formulation of new regulations.