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 | Party Sort ascending | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Zach Nunn | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Tony Gonzales | 23 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dave Joyce | 14 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Ezell | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Glenn Thompson | 15 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ralph Norman | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jim Jordan | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Pete Sessions | 17 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Aaron Bean | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry | 10 | Republican | Not Voting | ||
Rep. Laurel Lee | 15 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dusty Johnson | At Large | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Keith Self | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ron Estes | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Bill Johnson | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Andy Barr | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Erin Houchin | 9 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Michael Lawler | 17 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Kat Cammack | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Austin Scott | 8 | Republican | Yes |