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 ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Daniel Meuser
PA
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Grace Meng
NY
6 Democrat No
Rep. Robert Menendez
NJ
8 Democrat No
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
NY
5 Democrat No
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
NC
10 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Jim McGovern
MA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Morgan McGarvey
KY
3 Democrat No
Rep. Rich McCormick
GA
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Betty McCollum
MN
4 Democrat No
Rep. Tom McClintock
CA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Jennifer McClellan
VA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Lisa McClain
MI
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael McCaul
TX
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
CA
20 Republican Speaker
Rep. Lucy McBath
GA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Brian Mast
FL
21 Republican Yes
Rep. Thomas Massie
KY
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Kathy Manning
NC
6 Democrat No