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 | |
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Rep. Don Bacon | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Cliff Bentz | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. John Moolenaar | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Alex Mooney | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Barry Moore | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Brendan Boyle | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Josh Brecheen | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Joe Neguse | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Tim Burchett | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Troy Carter | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mark Pocan | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Matt Rosendale | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Deborah Ross | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Joe Courtney | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Angie Craig | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Eli Crane | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dan Crenshaw | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Simpson | 2 | Republican | Yes |