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. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat No
Rep. Chris Deluzio
PA
17 Democrat No
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat No
Rep. Scott DesJarlais
TN
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
FL
26 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Dingell
MI
6 Democrat No
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
TX
37 Democrat No
Rep. Byron Donalds
FL
19 Republican Yes
Rep. John Duarte
CA
13 Republican Yes
Rep. Jeffrey Duncan
SC
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Neal Dunn
FL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Chuck Edwards
NC
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake Ellzey
TX
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom Emmer
MN
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Veronica Escobar
TX
16 Democrat No
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
CA
16 Democrat No
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
NY
13 Democrat No
Rep. Ron Estes
KS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Dwight Evans
PA
3 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Ezell
MS
4 Republican Yes