Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Chevron Doctrine Decision
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement expressing disappointment in the conservative Supreme Court's decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
“This extreme Supreme Court has shown time and again that they have no regard for settled law and would rather throw out decades of precedent to muddy the waters of governmental authority and expertise.
“The decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine upends the ability of federal agencies to implement laws passed by Congress. It will have drastic implications on the government’s ability to ensure our air and water is clean and our food and medicines are safe.
“For nearly 40 years, Chevron provided a balanced framework for how courts and federal agencies interpret ambiguous laws, ensuring that the expertise of scientists and our civil service plays a crucial role in regulatory enforcement and policy implementation.
“This ruling is a win for big corporations and bad actors who put profits and above the public good. Industries will now be able to go to extreme judges – many of whom have no relevant policy nor academic expertise – to write the rules in their favor, undermining protections for the American people.
“I am profoundly disappointed in the MAGA-appointed Supreme Court for issuing this ruling. I remain committed to fighting for a fair and functional administrative system that respects the vital role of experts and federal agencies in shaping and implementing our laws.”
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