Congress passes laws that set a goal, but then pass the details of how to reach said goal to bureaucrats. They make detailed regulations that have the force of law behind them. Yet, congress did not actually pass the regulations as law, merely the end point.
For example, they may pass a law stating that all vehicles must improve fuel efficiency by 50% by January 31, 2029. Do they even know if this is possible? Did they consult the car manufacturers or engineers? What new technology will need to be invented? Will this new law put car manufacturers out of business? Yes, that’s an exaggeration to prove a point. Regulations (government) are driving the market, not demand (people). This is antithetical to capitalism.
If congress cannot be bothered to study the subject and make informed, detailed decisions about how a policy goal /end point will be achieved, and actually vote on the entire complete process, then those regulations have zero authority as law/statutes. They are merely suggestions. Therefore, no fine, jail, or punishment can legally be enforced for regulations.
If regulations did not have the threat of enforcement, companies and the public could make their own decisions about it. A company may choose to adopt a regulation (recommendation) and advertise that to promote their product. Or choose not to and it may bring them more customers. It creates a free market while providing guidelines/ recommendations/ regulations.
I suggest we could take the teeth out of burdensome
regulations by taking it to the Supreme Court or passing legislation.
Proposed legislation: All past, present, and future regulations are not legally binding and shall not be enforced.
Regulations may be lawful statutes under the following coditions:
1-Both houses of congress shall have consulted with the public and experts in weekly open forums during session. 1.a. The public debate shall be for a minimum of 1 year prior to voting.
1.b. Following the public and expert input, the congressional public debate shall be conducted only in session (no closed meetings), for a minimum of 6 months.
1.c. Any closed meetings (not officially recorded) will render that Senator or Congressman’s vote void because that person violated their oath. If members of congress discuss official business outside of congressional sessions (in which all discourse is officially recorded), they are in violation and are not permitted to vote on that bill. (Sidenote-recording them 24/7 a good idea if we want to get rid of corruption. An idea for another policy suggestion).
2. Congress shall vote on the details of the regulation proposed. It shall be a result of all of the public debate, expert opinions, and congressional debates.
2.a. The bill shall not be written in part or whole by political consultants or lobbyists.