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. Dan Crenshaw | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Simpson | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Neal Dunn | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Chris Stewart | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Bennie Thompson | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jill Tokuda | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Andrew Garbarino | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jared Golden | 2 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Gabe Vasquez | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ann Wagner | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Brad Wenstrup | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Brett Guthrie | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Clay Higgins | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Steve Womack | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Kevin Kiley | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Andy Kim | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Susie Lee | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Frank D. Lucas | 3 | Republican | Yes |