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. Burgess Owens | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Tom Cole | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Madeleine Dean | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Scott DesJarlais | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Christopher H. Smith | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ron Estes | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Greg Stanton | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mike Ezell | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Pat Fallon | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Randy Feenstra | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Valerie Foushee | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mike Thompson | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. William Timmons | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jesús García | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Bruce Westerman | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jim Himes | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Steven Horsford | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Valerie Hoyle | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Bill Huizenga | 4 | Republican | Yes |