The REINS Act is an extreme measure jeopardizing federal agencies’ ability to issue important rules that protect workers and the public overall. The bill would mandate congressional approval for all major rules within 70 legislative days, allowing politics, not scientific judgment, to dictate regulatory actions. This legislation is harmful and unnecessary; Congress already has mechanisms to disapprove or block rule implementation without the need for additional, burdensome requirements.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 221
NAYs: 210
Legislator | State | District Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Harriet Hageman | At Large | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dusty Johnson | At Large | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Kelly Armstrong | At Large | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Becca Balint | At Large | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester | At Large | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mary Peltola | At Large | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Rick Crawford | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Steve Scalise | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Donald G. Davis | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. David Schweikert | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Diana DeGette | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Melanie Stansbury | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Bryan Steil | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Brad Finstad | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Flood | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Russ Fulcher | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Matt Gaetz | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dina Titus | 1 | Democrat | No |