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. Marcus Molinaro
NY
19 Republican Yes
Rep. John Moolenaar
MI
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Gwen Moore
WI
4 Democrat No
Rep. Blake Moore
UT
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Barry Moore
AL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Nathaniel Moran
TX
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Morelle
NY
25 Democrat No
Rep. Jared Moskowitz
FL
23 Democrat No
Rep. Seth Moulton
MA
6 Democrat No
Rep. Frank Mrvan
IN
1 Democrat No
Rep. Kevin Mullin
CA
15 Democrat No
Rep. Greg Murphy
NC
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
NY
12 Democrat No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat No
Rep. Richard E. Neal
MA
1 Democrat No
Rep. Joe Neguse
CO
2 Democrat No
Rep. Troy Nehls
TX
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Dan Newhouse 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Wiley Nickel
NC
13 Democrat No