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 ascending | Party | Vote | |
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Rep. Juan Vargas | 52 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Sara Jacobs | 51 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Scott Peters | 50 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mike Levin | 49 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Darrell Issa | 48 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Katie Porter | 47 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. J. Luis Correa | 46 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Michelle Steel | 45 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Nanette Barragán | 44 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Maxine Waters | 43 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Robert Garcia | 42 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ken Calvert | 41 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Young Kim | 40 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mark Takano | 39 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez | 38 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Wesley Hunt | 38 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Lloyd Doggett | 37 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove | 37 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Brian Babin | 36 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ted Lieu | 36 | Democrat | No |