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

House Roll Call

H.R.277

Roll 259 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:16 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 207 / Nay 225 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022301
D207206
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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 (REINS) Act of 2023, designated as HR 277, aims to enhance legislative oversight of executive branch regulations. Specifically, the bill mandates that any major rule proposed by federal agencies must receive approval from both chambers of Congress before it can take effect. A “major rule” is defined as any regulation that has an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly affects the economy, or alters the rights and obligations of individuals or businesses.

Key Provisions:

  • Congressional Approval Requirement: The bill stipulates that major rules cannot be implemented unless they are passed by a joint resolution of approval from Congress.
  • Definition of Major Rules: The criteria for what constitutes a major rule are outlined to ensure clarity and consistency in regulatory oversight.

Funding and Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but empowers Congress to exert greater control over regulatory processes, potentially impacting how federal agencies prioritize rule-making activities.

Agencies Affected: The legislation would affect all federal agencies that issue regulations, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill primarily benefits businesses and industries that may be subject to costly regulations, as it aims to reduce the regulatory burden by increasing legislative scrutiny. It may also appeal to lawmakers seeking to limit executive power in regulatory matters.

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 that it is awaiting further consideration and potential debate in the Senate.

Overall, HR 277 represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape, reinforcing congressional authority over executive regulations and potentially altering the pace and nature of federal rule-making.

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Yea (207)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (225)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (7)

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Not Voting

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Not Voting