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 State District Party Vote
Rep. Mark Takano
CA
 39 Democrat No
Rep. Young Kim
CA
 40 Republican Yes
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
 41 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert Garcia
CA
 42 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
 43 Democrat No
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
 44 Democrat No
Rep. Michelle Steel
CA
 45 Republican Yes
Rep. J. Luis Correa
CA
 46 Democrat No
Rep. Katie Porter
CA
 47 Democrat No
Rep. Darrell Issa
CA
 48 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Levin
CA
 49 Democrat No
Rep. Scott Peters
CA
 50 Democrat No
Rep. Sara Jacobs
CA
 51 Democrat No
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
 52 Democrat No
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