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 Sort ascending | State | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Ann Wagner | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez | 7 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Marc Veasey | 33 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Gabe Vasquez | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Juan Vargas | 52 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Derrick Van Orden | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Beth Van Duyne | 24 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. David Valadao | 22 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Lauren Underwood | 14 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Michael R. Turner | 10 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Lori Trahan | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ritchie Torres | 15 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Norma Torres | 35 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Paul Tonko | 20 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jill Tokuda | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Rashida Tlaib | 12 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Dina Titus | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. William Timmons | 4 | Republican | Yes |