The Balancing Act Project will host Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Utah members of U.S. Congress and trade organizations for a discussion on the impacts of the current government imbalance between Congress and federal agencies in creating and enforcing regulations. 

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The discussion will explore how increases in regulations are linked to Americans paying more for groceries, clothing, gas, and electricity; the government imbalance on behalf of affected industries and consumers, championing legislation to reassert Congress’ outlined role in regulatory frameworks; and re-empower the voice of the people through their elected officials.

As a leading state in regulatory reform, Utah serves as an example of rejecting agency deference to ensure a fair and balanced judicial system. In federal and state courts across the country, Americans often face challenges when disputing executive agency decisions due to doctrines that require judges to defer to agency interpretations of the law. While the Supreme Court has been slow to end Chevron and Auer deference in the federal courts, state courts and legislators are taking action. Utah ended deference to state agencies and more will follow their lead. 

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BAP will serve as a convener for a national conversation regarding accountability of power and work to define what is expected to be a new regulatory environment in the wake of a pending decision by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) regarding the current legal deference afforded to federal and state agencies in their determination of legislative intent.