H.R. 288 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
What it does
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, (2) rules made by agencies, (3) interpretative rules, (4) general statements of policy, and (5) all other agency guidance documents.
No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 15, 2023 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 House roll 269 |
On Motion to RecommitSeparation of Powers Restoration Act | D 210–0 · R 0–220 |
Failed 210–220 |
| Jun 15, 2023 House roll 270 |
On PassageSeparation of Powers Restoration Act | D 1–210 · R 219–1 |
Passed 220–211 |
Latest action
Jun 20, 2023 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.