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Barrasso Applauds EPA Decision to Cancel Wage Garnishing Rule

Statement

Date: July 16, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Employment and Affirmative Action Environment

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to withdraw its rule to garnish Americans' wages:

"In a rare moment of rationality, the EPA has decided to pull the plug on its outrageous attempt to bypass the courts and garnish Americans' wages. I'm pleased that the Agency actually listened to Americans' strong opposition and canceled this power grab.

"Now it's time for the EPA to also pay attention to Americans who are speaking out against new regulations that will damage our economy and put more people out of work."

Background:

On July 10th, Senator Barrasso joined Senator David Vitter (R-La.), top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy calling on the Agency to withdraw its direct final rule on administrative wage garnishment.


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