Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

Jun. 15, 2023 | H.R. 288

This bill would undermine the principle of separation of powers, a fundamental element of our government, by upsetting long-standing principles of judicial review of agency interpretation of laws and regulations. It would prevent courts from deferring to agencies’ expert interpretations of ambiguous laws. Instead, it would mandate that courts substitute their own judgment, shifting power to unelected judges and undermining agency expertise. This change could jeopardize public health, safety and financial security. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Young Kim
CA
40 Republican Yes
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL
8 Democrat No
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
NH
2 Democrat No
Rep. David Kustoff
TN
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Darin M. LaHood
IL
16 Republican Yes
Rep. Nick LaLota
NY
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Doug Lamborn
CO
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Landsman
OH
1 Democrat No
Rep. Nick Langworthy
NY
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat No
Rep. John B. Larson
CT
1 Democrat No
Rep. Robert E. Latta
OH
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake LaTurner
KS
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael Lawler
NY
17 Republican Yes
Rep. Summer Lee
PA
12 Democrat No
Rep. Susie Lee
NV
3 Democrat No
Rep. Laurel Lee
FL
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Barbara Lee
CA
12 Democrat No
Rep. Debbie Lesko
AZ
8 Republican Yes