H.R.277 — Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

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H.R.277

Roll 258 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:13 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.277 — Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 211 / Nay 223 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R2111003
D021302
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Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 277 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (HR 277) aims to enhance congressional oversight of federal regulations by introducing a framework for evaluating the necessity and impact of significant rules proposed by executive agencies. The bill requires that any major rule—defined as having an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, or significantly affecting the economy, public health, or the environment—must undergo a review process before implementation.

Key Provisions:

  • Congressional Review: The bill mandates that major rules cannot take effect until Congress has had the opportunity to review and approve them. This includes a requirement for agencies to submit a report detailing the rule’s purpose, anticipated economic impact, and any alternative regulatory approaches considered.
  • Impact Assessments: Agencies must conduct thorough assessments of the potential economic and social impacts of proposed regulations, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and can participate in the review process.
  • Legislative Process: The bill establishes a streamlined process for Congress to disapprove of major rules, requiring a simple majority vote in both chambers.

Funding and Authorities: HR 277 does not allocate specific funding but empowers Congress to exercise greater control over the regulatory process, potentially affecting the budgetary considerations of federal agencies.

Agencies Affected: The bill primarily impacts federal regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The legislation is designed to benefit businesses and industries by reducing regulatory burdens and increasing transparency in the rule-making process. It also aims to empower Congress to hold agencies accountable for their regulatory actions.

Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 277 has been read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating it is awaiting further consideration by the Senate. The timeline for potential passage and implementation remains to be determined.

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Yea (211)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (223)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (5)

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting