The Rule Of Law Defense Fund Was The Public Policy Organization For Issues “Relevant To The Nation’s Republican Attorneys General And Promotes The Rule Of Law, Federalism, And Freedom In A Civil Society.” According to the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “The Rule of Law Defense Fund is the public policy organization for issues relevant to the nation’s Republican attorneys general and promotes the rule of law, federalism, and freedom in a civil society.” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, accessed 11/17/15]

The RLDF Was Created As A 501(C)(4) In 2014 To, “Provide A Forum For Republican Attorneys General To Study, Discuss, And Engage On Important Policy Affecting The States And Their Citizens.” According to the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “It was created in 2014 to provide a forum for Republican attorneys general to study, discuss, and engage on important policy affecting the states and their citizens. The Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF) convenes stakeholders around their interests in federal and state legislation and rulemaking, state and multistate policy development, and communication with federal policymakers regarding state interests. It is organized under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, accessed 11/17/15]

 

The RLDF Opposed EPA Regulations

The RLDF’s Opposed New EPA Regulations That Limited Emissions Of New Power Facilities. According to a web post from the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “On May 9, sixteen Republican Attorneys General fought back against the EPA’s proposed rule to restrict the emissions of new power facilities under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and, thereby, reducing the diversity of potential power sources. Authored by Republican Attorneys General Patrick Morrisey (WV) and Jon Bruning (NE), the letter asserts, ‘States have a unique role in facilitating and ensuring affordable and reliable electric service while encouraging robust economic policy and responsible environmental protection. The current proposal upsets this careful balance by preventing the States from utilizing vital resources to supply the future energy needs of their citizens.’” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, accessed 11/17/15]

The RLDF Posted A Letter From Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt In Opposition To The EPA Investigating Fracking’s Impact On Water Sources. According to a web post from the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, in a letter joined by 10 Republican Attorneys General, responded on May 15 to a memo from the EPA’s Office of Inspector General announcing its intent to study the states’ ability to manage potential threats to water resources from hydraulic fracturing.” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, accessed 11/17/15]

 

The RLDF Opposed Dodd-Frank

The RLDF Was Opposed To The Dodd-Frank Act. According to a web post from the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “Eleven Republican Attorneys General joined State National Bank of Big Spring against Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew challenging the Orderly Liquidation Authority under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act. The secretive process by which federal regulators pick winners and losers in liquidation proceedings threatens the solvency of state pension and other funds which invest in bonds issued by large financial institutions. The liquidation under the Act is outside the scope of traditional Chapter 7 or 11 proceedings.” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, accessed 11/17/15]

The RLDF Participated In A Financial Services & Capital Markets Roundtable, Hosted By The Republican Attorney General Association, On The Implications Of Dodd-Frank And The CFPB, Federal Oversight, Operation Choke Point. According to a web post from the Rule of Law Defense Fund, “RAGA recently hosted the Financial Services & Capital Markets Roundtable in New York City.  The standing-room only event featured eight Republican AGs including Generals Suthers (CO), Bondi (FL), Olens (GA), Zoeller (IN), Bruning (NE), Pruitt (OK), Wilson (SC) and Morrisey (WV). Governor Haley Barbour attended the Roundtable and delivered the keynote address during the luncheon. Along with Governor Barbour and the Attorneys General, key industry stakeholders participated in a robust discussion about the implications of Dodd-Frank and the CFPB, federal oversight, Operation Choke Point and the current regulatory environment.” [Rule of Law Defense Fund, 11/17/15]