Joni Ernst Urges Senate Confirmation of Dr. Casey Mulligan for SBA Chief Counsel

Nomination of Dr. Casey Mulligan

• 📌 Senator Joni Ernst is urging colleagues to vote yes on advancing the nomination of Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel of Advocacy at the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• 🎯 Dr. Mulligan is described as a highly qualified individual with a unique mix of academic success and real-world experience.

Regulatory Costs and Small Businesses

• 📈 Ernst highlighted that regulatory costs have been out of control, with the previous administration creating rules costing $1.8 trillion.
• 📊 The Biden administration's regulatory costs were significantly higher than previous administrations, while President Trump's deregulatory actions saved an estimated $86 billion and 52.2 million hours.
• 💡 Deregulation allows small businesses to spend more time building their business and hiring employees, rather than dealing with pointless red tape.

Role of the Office of Advocacy

• 🏛️ The Office of Chief Counsel for Advocacy has been vacant for nearly a decade, and a Senate-confirmed chief counsel is needed to champion small business interests.
• 🤝 Dr. Mulligan will serve as an advocate for small businesses nationwide, understanding the significance of Main Street and the need to evaluate burdens on entrepreneurs.
• ⚖️ The Office of Advocacy's duty is to stand up for the 'little guy' and warn regulators when proposals could harm small firms, regardless of party.