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. Dusty Johnson
SD
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Bill Johnson
OH
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Johnson
LA
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Hank Johnson
GA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Jim Jordan
OH
4 Republican Yes
Rep. John Joyce
PA
13 Republican Yes
Rep. Dave Joyce
OH
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
CA
37 Democrat No
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
OH
9 Democrat No
Rep. Thomas Kean
NJ
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Bill Keating
MA
9 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Kelly
PA
16 Republican Yes
Rep. Trent Kelly
MS
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat No
Rep. Ro Khanna
CA
17 Democrat No
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans
VA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Dan Kildee
MI
8 Democrat No
Rep. Kevin Kiley
CA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Derek Kilmer 6 Democrat No
Rep. Andy Kim
NJ
3 Democrat No