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 District Party Vote
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat No
Rep. Derek Kilmer 6 Democrat No
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
 2 Democrat No
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
WI
 3 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Gallagher
WI
 8 Republican Yes
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Glenn Grothman
WI
 6 Republican Yes
Rep. Gwen Moore
WI
 4 Democrat No
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
WI
 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom Tiffany
WI
 7 Republican Yes
Rep. Carol Miller
WV
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Harriet Hageman
WY
 At Large Republican Yes
2023 House Key Votes
  1. Pandemic is Over Act
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Labor rule relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments..."
  3. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  4. Secure the Border Act of 2023
  5. Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  6. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  7. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
  8. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
  9. CHOICE Arrangement Act
  10. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act