The act gave parliament the right to make any laws they wished to regulate the colonies.

It was the Declaratory Act of 1766.  This gave Parliament the power to enact laws that were mandatory for American colonies to comply originally it was used to repel the Stamp Act and the amending the Sugar Act.  Colonists believe that this would lead to more taxes and unfair rules would be imposed on them.

he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.