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. Debbie Lesko
AZ
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
CA
38 Democrat No
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat No
Rep. Judy Chu
CA
28 Democrat No
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
33 Democrat No
Rep. Barbara Lee
CA
12 Democrat No
Rep. John Garamendi
CA
8 Democrat No
Rep. John Duarte
CA
13 Republican Yes
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat No
Rep. Tom McClintock
CA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Josh Harder
CA
9 Democrat No
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat No
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat No
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat No
Rep. Jay Obernolte
CA
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat No
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican Yes