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 State Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Scott Peters
CA
50 Democrat No
Rep. Darrell Issa
CA
48 Republican Yes
Rep. Julia Brownley
CA
26 Democrat No
Rep. Tom McClintock
CA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Michelle Steel
CA
45 Republican Yes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat No
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
CA
38 Democrat No
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
CA
34 Democrat No
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
33 Democrat No
Rep. Judy Chu
CA
28 Democrat No
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Kevin Mullin
CA
15 Democrat No
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat No
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
CA
16 Democrat No
Rep. Robert Garcia
CA
42 Democrat No
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat No