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

House Roll Call

H.R.277

Roll 263 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:34 PM • Result: Agreed to

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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
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 219 / Nay 217 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R218501
D121202
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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 receive explicit approval from Congress before taking effect. A “major rule” is defined as one that has an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly affects the economy, or alters the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, or user fees.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill mandates that federal agencies submit any major rule to both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If Congress does not approve the rule within 70 legislative days, the rule cannot be enforced.
  • The bill also establishes a streamlined process for Congress to review and vote on major rules, thereby limiting the ability of agencies to implement regulations without legislative consent.

Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but alters the regulatory framework under which agencies operate, effectively shifting some authority from executive agencies to Congress. This change is intended to ensure that elected representatives have a direct say in significant regulatory actions.

Programs/Agencies Affected: The REINS Act would impact all federal agencies that issue major rules, 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 Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are businesses and industries that may be affected by federal regulations, as it aims to reduce regulatory burdens. Conversely, the bill could limit the regulatory capacity of federal agencies, potentially affecting public health, safety, and environmental protections.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating that it is awaiting further discussion and potential voting. The legislative process will continue to unfold as Congress evaluates the bill’s implications.

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Yea (219)

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

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • 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 (217)

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

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