Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

Jun. 15, 2023 | H.R. 288

This bill would undermine the principle of separation of powers, a fundamental element of our government, by upsetting long-standing principles of judicial review of agency interpretation of laws and regulations. It would prevent courts from deferring to agencies’ expert interpretations of ambiguous laws. Instead, it would mandate that courts substitute their own judgment, shifting power to unelected judges and undermining agency expertise. This change could jeopardize public health, safety and financial security. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator State District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat No
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
NM
1 Democrat No
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Finstad
MN
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
PA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Flood
NE
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Matt Gaetz
FL
1 Republican No
Rep. Dina Titus
NV
1 Democrat No
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Brett Guthrie
KY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Rudy Yakym
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. French Hill
AR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
IA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat No
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans
VA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
NH
2 Democrat No
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat No