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. Donald M. Payne Jr. | 10 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. | 9 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Chris Pappas | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jimmy Panetta | 19 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Gary Palmer | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Frank Pallone | 6 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Burgess Owens | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ilhan Omar | 5 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. William Ogles | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | 14 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jay Obernolte | 23 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Zach Nunn | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ralph Norman | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Donald W. Norcross | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Wiley Nickel | 13 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Dan Newhouse | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Troy Nehls | 22 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Joe Neguse | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Richard E. Neal | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano | 31 | Democrat | No |