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. Jesús García
IL
4 Democrat No
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat No
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL
8 Democrat No
Rep. Nikki Budzinski
IL
13 Democrat No
Rep. Brad Schneider
IL
10 Democrat No
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
IL
9 Democrat No
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Bost
IL
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Mary Miller
IL
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Danny K. Davis
IL
7 Democrat No
Rep. Bill Foster
IL
11 Democrat No
Rep. Sean Casten
IL
6 Democrat No
Rep. Eric Sorensen
IL
17 Democrat No
Rep. Jonathan Jackson
IL
1 Democrat No
Rep. Erin Houchin
IN
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Frank Mrvan
IN
1 Democrat No
Rep. Jim Banks
IN
3 Republican Yes
Rep. James Baird
IN
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Rudy Yakym
IN
2 Republican Yes