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 | State Sort descending | District | Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rep. Debbie Lesko | 8 | 
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. Pete Aguilar | 33 | 
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier | 10 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Judy Chu | 28 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Norma Torres | 35 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Barbara Lee | 12 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy | 20 |
Republican
|
Speaker | |
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Rep. Jay Obernolte | 23 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Sara Jacobs | 51 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Tom McClintock | 5 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Brad Sherman | 32 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano | 31 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Mike Thompson | 4 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Doris Matsui | 7 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Darrell Issa | 48 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Doug LaMalfa | 1 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Kevin Mullin | 15 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Katie Porter | 47 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Mark Takano | 39 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Jared Huffman | 2 |
Democrat
|
No |
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- Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
- Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
- CHOICE Arrangement Act
- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act