H.R. 277 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
What it does
This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking.
Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises; or (4) an increase in mandatory vaccinations.
The bill also provides for the designation, review, and approval of at least 20% of agency rules currently in effect.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 14, 2023 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 256 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 211–10 |
Failed 211–223 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 257 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 211–10 |
Failed 211–223 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 258 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 207–2 · R 0–223 |
Failed 207–225 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 259 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 212–0 · R 1–221 |
Failed 213–221 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 260 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 151–62 · R 0–223 |
Failed 151–285 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 261 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 217–6 |
Failed 217–219 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 262 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 1–212 · R 218–5 |
Passed 219–217 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 263 |
On Motion to RecommitREINS Act | D 210–0 · R 0–220 |
Failed 210–220 |
| Jun 14, 2023 House roll 264 |
On PassageREINS Act | D 1–210 · R 220–0 |
Passed 221–210 |
Latest action
Jun 21, 2023 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.