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 Sort descending | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Lucy McBath | 7 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. A. Drew Ferguson | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Rick Allen | 12 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. David Scott | 13 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Nikema Williams | 5 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Austin Scott | 8 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Barry Loudermilk | 11 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Buddy Carter | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jill Tokuda | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ed Case | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Zach Nunn | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Randy Feenstra | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ashley Hinson | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Simpson | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Russ Fulcher | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Bill Foster | 11 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Eric Sorensen | 17 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Lauren Underwood | 14 | Democrat | No |