Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)

Jun. 14, 2023 | H.R. 277

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. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 221
NAYs: 210

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat No
Rep. Lori Trahan
MA
3 Democrat No
Rep. David Trone
MD
6 Democrat No
Rep. Michael R. Turner
OH
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat No
Rep. David Valadao
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Beth Van Duyne
TX
24 Republican Yes
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
WI
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat No
Rep. Gabe Vasquez
NM
2 Democrat No
Rep. Marc Veasey
TX
33 Democrat No
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
NY
7 Democrat No
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Yes