H.R.288 — Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.288
| Bill | H.R.288 — Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 210 / Nay 220 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 220 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 210 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 288 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
The Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 aims to enhance the accountability of federal agencies by reinforcing the principle of separation of powers as established in the U.S. Constitution. This legislation seeks to limit the authority of administrative agencies in the rulemaking process, thereby ensuring that significant policy decisions are made by elected representatives rather than unelected bureaucrats.
Key Provisions: The bill mandates that any rule or regulation proposed by federal agencies must be subject to congressional approval before taking effect. This includes rules that have substantial economic impacts or alter existing statutory frameworks. The legislation also establishes a framework for judicial review of agency actions, allowing courts to assess whether an agency has exceeded its statutory authority.
Funding/Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it empowers Congress to assert its legislative authority over agency rulemaking, potentially leading to increased oversight costs associated with additional congressional review processes.
Programs/Agencies Affected: The act primarily impacts federal regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These agencies will be required to submit significant rules for congressional approval, thereby altering their operational procedures.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are members of Congress and, indirectly, the general public, who may experience greater transparency and accountability in federal governance. Conversely, federal agencies may face increased regulatory burdens and delays in implementing rules.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been received in the Senate, where it has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration. The timeline for potential hearings or votes in the Senate remains uncertain, pending committee action.
Yea (210)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (220)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
