President Trump's Executive Orders and Congressional Action
President Trump's executive orders are not being codified into law by Congress, leading to concerns that a future Democrat president could easily reverse them. Rep. Andy Ogles and 16 colleagues sent a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to act swiftly in passing Trump's agenda into law.
Key Points
- Congress urged to act swiftly in passing Trump's executive orders into law
- Concerns raised about future reversals of Trump's policies by a Democrat president
- House Republicans call for more action and less vacation to secure Trump's legacy
Pros
- Enshrining President Trump's agenda into law
- Avoiding the risk of future reversal by a Democrat president
Cons
- Lack of urgency by Congress in codifying the executive orders