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

House Roll Call

H.R.277

Roll 262 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:29 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 217 / Nay 219 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R217601
D021302
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Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (HR 277) aims to enhance Congressional oversight of federal regulations by establishing a framework for scrutinizing significant regulatory actions. Specifically, the bill mandates that any federal agency must submit a report to Congress for any regulation deemed “major”—defined as having an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly affecting the economy, or altering the budgetary impacts of entitlements, grants, or user fees.

Key provisions of HR 277 include the requirement for agencies to provide a detailed analysis of the anticipated economic effects, costs, and benefits of proposed major regulations. This analysis must be made available to the public and Congress at least 60 days prior to the regulation’s finalization, allowing for a period of review and comment. The bill also proposes that Congress will have the authority to disapprove any major regulation through a joint resolution, thereby enhancing legislative control over executive regulatory actions.

The bill affects all federal agencies that engage in rulemaking, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By imposing stricter oversight, the legislation aims to benefit businesses and stakeholders who may be impacted by extensive regulatory requirements, fostering a more predictable regulatory environment.

The timeline for the bill includes its recent placement on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 103, indicating that it is awaiting further consideration and potential voting in the Senate. If enacted, HR 277 would represent a significant shift in the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress regarding regulatory authority, emphasizing accountability and transparency in the rulemaking process.

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Yea (217)

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
John Duarte

CA • 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

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • 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 (219)

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

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

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 (3)

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting