H.R.277 — Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.277
| Bill | H.R.277 — Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 210 / Nay 220 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 220 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 210 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Summary of 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 federal regulatory actions by requiring that any major rule proposed by federal agencies be approved by Congress before it can take effect. A “major rule” is defined as any regulation that is expected to have an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly affect the economy, or alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, or user fees.
The bill establishes a framework for Congress to review and approve major rules. Specifically, it mandates that federal agencies submit proposed major rules to both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If Congress does not pass a joint resolution of approval within 70 legislative days, the rule cannot take effect. This requirement is intended to ensure that elected representatives have a direct role in the regulatory process, thereby increasing accountability and transparency.
The bill affects various federal agencies, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as these agencies frequently issue major rules that impact public health, safety, and the environment.
Beneficiaries of this legislation include businesses and industries that may face regulatory burdens, as well as citizens who advocate for reduced government intervention. Conversely, the bill may limit the regulatory authority of agencies tasked with protecting public welfare.
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 by the Senate. The timeline for potential enactment remains uncertain, contingent on legislative priorities and scheduling.
Yea (210)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (220)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
