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 Party Vote
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat No
Rep. Dan Newhouse 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat No
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
WI
 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
WI
 3 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom Tiffany
WI
 7 Republican Yes
Rep. Gwen Moore
WI
 4 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
 2 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Gallagher
WI
 8 Republican Yes
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Glenn Grothman
WI
 6 Republican Yes
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Carol Miller
WV
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Harriet Hageman
WY
 At Large Republican Yes
2023 House Key Votes
  1. Pandemic is Over Act
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Labor rule relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments..."
  3. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  4. Secure the Border Act of 2023
  5. Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  6. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  7. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
  8. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
  9. CHOICE Arrangement Act
  10. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act