The White House (via OMB) strongly protests Congressional efforts within the FY 2027 NDAA to prohibit the purchase of warships from foreign shipyards. The Administration argues that these restrictions undermine national security by limiting flexibility and hindering its strategy of leveraging allied yards, such as in the 'Finland model,' to drive investment into U.S. shipbuilding capacity. This signals a significant policy shift toward integrating international partners into advanced naval construction, suggesting the Pentagon is prepared to bypass traditional domestic build requirements for future combat vessels.
From Cynicism to Change: Reflecting on One Year Since My Congressional Testimony
English Summary
CATO’s recent congressional testimony, focused on the overcriminalization of American citizens through federal regulations, initially met with typical partisan friction. However, the publication of personal stories of individuals ensnared by the system, particularly the cases of John Moore, Tanner Mansell, and Michelino Sunseri, unexpectedly shifted the narrative. This prompted a direct response from President Trump, who issued an Executive Order and subsequently granted full pardons to the affected individuals. Following this, legislative efforts, including the Count the Crimes to Cut Act and the Mens Rea Reform Act, gained traction in Congress, demonstrating a tangible shift towards reducing regulatory offenses and emphasizing criminal intent in federal prosecutions. This highlights the power of evidence-based arguments and human-centered storytelling in influencing policy outcomes.
中文摘要
CATO近期向国会提交的证词，主要关注的是联邦法规对美国公民造成的过度犯罪化问题，最初确实遭遇了典型的党派分歧。然而，个人故事的发表，特别是约翰·摩尔（John Moore）、坦纳·曼塞尔（Tanner Mansell）和米歇利诺·桑塞里（Michelino Sunseri）等个体被系统困住的案例，出乎意料地改变了叙事方向。随后，特朗普总统直接作出回应，发布行政命令并随后赦免了受影响的个人。此后，包括“减少犯罪数量以削减法案”（Count the Crimes to Cut Act）和“意图犯罪改革法案”（Mens Rea Reform Act）在内的立法努力在国会获得势头，表明了转向减少监管犯罪和在联邦起诉中强调犯罪意图的明确趋势。这凸显了基于证据的论证和以人为本的故事叙述在影响政策结果方面的力量。
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