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 Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Ro Khanna
CA
17 Democrat No
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
CA
18 Democrat No
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat No
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat No
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Levin
CA
49 Democrat No
Rep. Jay Obernolte
CA
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat No
Rep. Sara Jacobs
CA
51 Democrat No
Rep. Ami Bera
CA
6 Democrat No
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
CA
37 Democrat No
Rep. David Valadao
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat No
Rep. Yadira Caraveo
CO
8 Democrat No
Rep. Joe Neguse
CO
2 Democrat No
Rep. Brittany Pettersen
CO
7 Democrat No
Rep. Doug Lamborn
CO
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Diana DeGette
CO
1 Democrat No
Rep. Lauren Boebert
CO
3 Republican Yes