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. 

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This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator State District Party Sort descending Vote
Rep. Bill Huizenga
MI
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert Good
VA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. David Kustoff
TN
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Feenstra
IA
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Tracey Mann
KS
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Burgess Owens
UT
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Pat Fallon
TX
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Josh Brecheen
OK
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Richard Hudson
NC
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Chip Roy
TX
21 Republican Yes