Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) engaged in a dialogue with Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing. The discussion focused on regulatory costs and renewable fuels obligations.
Ricketts criticized what he described as hidden costs imposed by the Biden administration's regulations, citing an example from the Environmental Protection Agency's tailpipe regulations document. "This hidden cost that we see on American households is also one of the reasons why Americans are worse off today than they were four years ago," Ricketts stated.
The senator emphasized his concerns about delays in Renewable Fuels Obligations (RVOs), highlighting their importance to his state, Nebraska. He sought assurance from Vought regarding timely filings: "Will you commit to working with me to help make sure that the bureaucracies are following the law and fulfilling their obligations?" Vought affirmed his commitment: "Yes, Senator."
In addition to regulatory issues, Ricketts addressed federal spending and its impact on inflation. He remarked on the increase in federal spending over recent years and its consequences for American households.
Further topics included national security concerns related to contracting processes involving adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party. Vought assured continued efforts to prevent entities such as Huawei from receiving taxpayer contracts.
The exchange concluded with personal remarks from Ricketts, acknowledging Vought's family presence at the hearing.
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