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

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H.R.277

Roll 260 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:20 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 213 / Nay 221 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R122102
D212003
I0000

Research Brief

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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 (REINS) Act of 2023 aims to enhance Congressional oversight of federal regulations by requiring that any major rule proposed by federal agencies be approved by Congress before taking effect. A “major rule” is defined as any regulation that has an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly increases costs or prices for consumers, or has significant adverse effects on the economy, productivity, or competition.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill mandates that federal agencies submit proposed major rules to Congress, which must then be voted on within 70 legislative days. If Congress does not approve the rule, it cannot be implemented.
  • The legislation seeks to curtail what proponents view as excessive regulatory authority exercised by the executive branch, thereby reasserting legislative control over significant regulatory measures.

Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but impacts the operational authority of federal agencies by imposing a legislative approval requirement on their regulatory actions. This could lead to delays in the implementation of regulations that are deemed necessary for public health, safety, and environmental protection.

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

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are businesses and industries that may face increased regulatory burdens. Conversely, the act could limit the ability of federal agencies to implement regulations that protect public interests, such as environmental standards and workplace safety measures.

Key Timelines: As of the latest action, the bill has been read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 103, indicating it is awaiting further consideration by the Senate. If passed, the bill would require a significant shift in how regulations are developed and enacted at the federal level.

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Yea (213)

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

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • 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

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • 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 (221)

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 (5)

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting