The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Brief, but Fast, Rulemaking History

Since its inception, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a short-lived, but controversial history. Based on the most recent Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations, the agency has finalized 49 rules. Just 26 of those measures have imposed $2.8 billion in costs with an associated 16.9 million paperwork burden hours. For perspective, it would […]

600 Major Regulations

One year ago, the American Action Forum (AAF) celebrated a regulatory milestone, of sorts: 500 major regulations. A major regulation has an economic impact of $100 million or more and can significantly affect prices for consumers. In more than six years in office, President Obama had imposed more regulations than President Bush did in eight […]

The Labor and Output Declines from Removing All Undocumented Immigrants

We find that removing all undocumented immigrant workers would directly result in private sector labor declining by 4 million to 6.8 million workers.

The Benefits of NAFTA

NAFTA has contributed to economic growth, job growth, and investment growth. Under NAFTA GDP growth has increased by 63 percent and generated 5 million jobs in the U.S.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Brief, but Fast, Rulemaking History

Since its inception, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a short-lived, but controversial history. Based on the most recent Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations, the agency has finalized 49 rules. Just 26 of those measures have imposed $2.8 billion in costs with an associated 16.9 million paperwork burden hours. For perspective, it would […]

September 23, 2016

The Daily Dish

Another Reminder on Regulatory Costs

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

On Wednesday the House passed a bill to help small businesses protect against digital threats. The bill will increase federal assistance to small businesses…

September 22, 2016

Video

Regulating The Regulator

Five years after the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) issued its first report, the American Action Forum will host an event to examine the…

September 22, 2016

The Daily Dish

Rules So We Can Have HAVs

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

On Wednesday the Senate Finance Committee voted to save the coal miners pension plan in order to keep it from insolvency. If the bill is not passed by…

September 22, 2016

Comments for the Record

Comments on the FCC’s 706(b) Inquiry

The FCC's 706 inquiry has become a tool, not of a deregulatory agenda, but a pro-regulatory one. Outlined are changes to put the agency back on track.

September 21, 2016

Weekly Checkup

Deductibles Matter, Too

Tara O'Neill

The average deductible for a Silver-level Exchange plan in 2016 is $3,064 for plans with a combined medical and prescription drug deductible; for plans…

September 21, 2016

Infographic

Businesses Still Losing Out Because Ex-Im Isn’t Fully Operational

Congress reauthorized Ex-Im on December 4, but, Ex-Im’s board was one member short of a quorum.

September 21, 2016

Press Release

AAF Finds Administration’s Final Retrospective Report Contains $22 Billion In Regulatory Costs

Patrick Hefflinger

The American Action Forum (@AAF) released new research examining the Obama Administration’s final regulatory review. AAF found that while President Obama…

September 21, 2016

Insight

Administration’s Last “Regulatory Review” Adds $22 Billion in Costs

Sam Batkins

President Obama signed executive orders (13,563 and 13,610) as part of an effort to “eliminate red tape.” The president told federal agencies to “modify…

September 21, 2016

Insight

Insurance, FSOC, and Systemic Risk: A Parable

Meghan Milloy

Section 113 of Dodd-Frank gives the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) broad latitude to designate firms as systemically important financial…

September 21, 2016

The Daily Dish

Politics and the Fed

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

Beginning December 1st, the overtime rules proposed by the Obama Administration are scheduled to take effect. Meanwhile, 21 states are formally challenging…

September 20, 2016

Weekly Checkup

The Potential Impact of IPAB Over the Next 10 Years

Tara O'Neill

Over the next 10 years, IPAB is currently only projected to be triggered in 2017, 2022, 2024, and 2025. The maximum amount that could be cut from Medicare…

September 20, 2016

Insight

IPAB: Not the Solution to Health Care Spending Growth

Tara O'Neill

Aware of the unsustainability of rising health care spending, policymakers have sought to implement myriad policies and programs aimed at reducing such…

September 20, 2016

Research

Systemic Risk and Regulation: The Misguided Case of Insurance SIFIs

AAF released an analysis of FSOC designations

September 20, 2016

The Daily Dish

The Public Option in Obamacare

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

According to a new study released by the Peterson Institute, Donald Trump’s trade plan could push the United States into a recession and cost 5 million…

September 19, 2016

Op-Eds

Increased School Funding Can Be Accessed Through Academic Gains

Chad Miller

Over the past decade, states across the country have found themselves mired in litigation over issues of adequate school financing. Texas has made headlines…

September 19, 2016

Week in Regulation

$1.3 Billion and 3.3 Million Hours

Sam Batkins

Regulators continued their run of billion-dollar weeks, publishing $1.3 billion in total costs. Annualized burdens narrowly edged benefits: $348 million…

September 19, 2016

The Daily Dish

Federalism and the Driverless Future

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August due in large part to the increase in rental prices and health care costs. The Labor Department announced…

September 16, 2016

The Daily Dish

Trump Economic Plan v 2.0

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

On Wednesday members of the House passed legislation aimed at preventing agencies from promoting proposed rules, mainly through social media. The Regulatory…

September 22, 2016
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Events

Regulating The Regulator: Ensuring The FSOC Designation Process Captures True Systemic Risk

September 15, 2016

The Daily Dish

Not. So. Fast.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Patrick Hefflinger

On Wednesday Treasury Secretary Jack Lew met with members of the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss offshore tax laws. The meeting comes as the…

600 Major Regulations

One year ago, the American Action Forum (AAF) celebrated a regulatory milestone, of sorts: 500 major regulations. A major regulation has an economic impact of $100 million or more and can significantly affect prices for consumers. In more than six years in office, President Obama had imposed more regulations than President Bush did in eight […]

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