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 Sort descending | District | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Greg Pence | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Victoria Spartz | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Frank Mrvan | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ron Estes | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jake LaTurner | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Tracey Mann | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Sharice Davids | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Harold Rogers | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Andy Barr | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. James Comer | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Morgan McGarvey | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Brett Guthrie | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Thomas Massie | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Garret Graves | 6 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Troy Carter | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Julia Letlow | 5 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Clay Higgins | 3 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Steve Scalise | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Johnson | 4 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch | 8 | Democrat | No |