EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans are introducing legislation Friday to effectively remove pay from a top Biden administration official coordinating green energy policies.
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Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee led by Cruz, who is the panel's ranking member, have argued the White House is skirting constitutional requirements by allowing Carlson to lead NHTSA in an"acting" capacity. Earlier this year, after substantial industry and congressional opposition, Carlson failed to clear Senate confirmation to permanently lead NHTSA.
regarding Carlson, Cruz pointed to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act which prohibits"any person who has been nominated to fill any vacant office from performing that office’s duties in an acting capacity." He argued the provision and the fact that Carlson did not serve in the position of first assistant to former NHTSA Administrator Steven Cliff for more than 90 days before he resigned, precludes her from her current position.casts doubt on the legality of the agency's actions.
President Biden nominated Ann Carlson to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in February 2023.environmental law professor
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