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. Victoria Spartz
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
VA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Darren Soto
FL
9 Democrat No
Rep. Eric Sorensen
IL
17 Democrat No
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat No
Rep. Christopher H. Smith
NJ
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Adrian Smith
NE
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Jason Smith
MO
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Elissa Slotkin
MI
7 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Mikie Sherrill
NJ
11 Democrat No
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat No
Rep. Terri Sewell
AL
7 Democrat No
Rep. Pete Sessions
TX
17 Republican Yes
Rep. Keith Self
TX
3 Republican Yes
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat No
Rep. Austin Scott
GA
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert C. Scott
VA
3 Democrat No
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican Yes