Independent Regulatory Agencies

Rebuttal to Section 5: Independent Regulatory Agencies

The Project 2025 plan to reduce the power of Independent Regulatory Agencies undermines essential protections for consumers, workers, and the environment. These agencies ensure accountability and fair practices in industries like finance, healthcare, energy, and safeguarding public interests over corporate profits.

Rebuttal to Securities and Exchange Commission and Related Agencies
by: David R. Burton

The Project 2025 proposal to limit the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would weaken critical oversight of financial markets. The SEC ensures transparency, protects investors, and maintains fair practices in the financial industry. Reducing its power risks increased fraud, instability, and market manipulation.

Rebuttal to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
by: Robert Bowes

Robert Bowes’ proposal to weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) jeopardizes protections for consumers against predatory financial practices. The CFPB plays a crucial role in safeguarding consumers from unfair lending, fraud, and exploitation, ensuring accountability and transparency in financial markets.

Rebuttal to Federal Communications Commission
by: Brendan Carr

Brendan Carr’s proposal to weaken the FCC risks reducing consumer protections, increasing monopolies, and worsening the digital divide. The FCC ensures fair competition, affordable access, and safeguards net neutrality, all of which are critical to maintaining a free, open, and equitable communications landscape.

Rebuttal to Federal Election Commission
by: Hans A. von Spakovsky

Hans A. von Spakovsky’s proposal to weaken the Federal Election Commission (FEC) threatens the integrity of U.S. elections by reducing oversight of campaign finance and political spending. The FEC ensures transparency and accountability, vital for protecting democracy from corruption and undue influence.

Rebuttal to Federal Trade Commission
by Adam Candeub

Adam Candeub's proposal to limit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would weaken consumer protections against deceptive business practices and monopolistic behavior. The FTC plays a vital role in promoting fair competition and ensuring companies are held accountable, safeguarding both consumers and the economy.