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

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H.R.277

Roll 261 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:25 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 151 / Nay 285 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022301
D1516202
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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 (HR 277) aims to enhance congressional oversight of executive branch regulations by requiring that any major rule proposed by federal agencies must receive approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate 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.

Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but empowers Congress to review and approve significant regulatory actions. It seeks to amend the Administrative Procedure Act to establish this requirement, thereby increasing legislative authority over executive regulations.

Programs/Agencies Affected: The bill impacts all federal agencies that issue regulations, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These agencies will be required to submit major rules to Congress for approval, potentially altering their regulatory processes.

Beneficiaries/Regulated Entities: The primary beneficiaries of HR 277 are businesses and industries that may face regulatory burdens, as the bill aims to limit the scope and speed of regulatory implementation. It also seeks to empower Congress, thereby enhancing legislative accountability and transparency in the regulatory process.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 277 was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 103. The bill’s progression will depend on further legislative action and potential debate in the Senate, with no specified timeline for a vote.

In summary, HR 277 seeks to establish a framework for congressional oversight of major executive regulations, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape in the United States.

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Yea (151)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • 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

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • 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

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 (285)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • 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

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • 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

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (3)

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting