Ep. 136 - Harriet Hageman

Andrew Langer sits down with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, representative of Wyoming and chair of the Article One Task Force under the Republican Study Committee. Hageman—an experienced constitutional and natural resource attorney—dives deep into Congress"s abdication of legislative authority, regulatory overreach, and the hidden costs of guidance documents and administrative courts. From dissecting the real-world impact of the federal regulatory state on rural America, energy policy, and agriculture to laying out a roadmap for reclaiming congressional power, this discussion delivers a powerful critique of executive overreach. Hageman also highlights her proposed Seventh Amendment Restoration Act, aiming to restore fairness in agency enforcement actions. 📌 Topics Discussed: - The rise of the administrative state - How Congress can reclaim its Article One powers - Roadless Rule and federal land mismanagement - Regulatory "dark matter" and guidance documents - Real-life cases from Wyoming farms to federal courtrooms - What’s next for the Article One Task Force 🔗 Learn more at: https://hageman.house.gov 🎧 Follow the Lunch Hour Podcast for more interviews with policy leaders and experts on federal government dynamics.