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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

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HouseOn Passage · 6/14/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
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  • Democratic1 Yea · 210 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican220 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 or the REINS Act of 2023

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Kat Cammack ( Republican · FL-3)
Cosponsors
182
Introduced
1/11/23
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Status
1/11/23Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
1/11/23Introduced in House
5/24/23Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 5.
5/24/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/1/23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
6/1/23Committee on the Budget discharged.
6/1/23Committee on Rules discharged.
6/1/23Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-84, Part I.
6/5/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. R. 277 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 288 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 1615 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H. R. 1640 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. One motion to recommit on each measure.
6/12/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
6/13/23Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
6/13/23On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6/13/23Mr. Massie moved that the committee rise.
6/13/23GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 277.
6/13/23House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 495 and Rule XVIII.
6/13/23The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6/13/23Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
6/13/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2865-2872)
6/14/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/14/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).
6/14/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).
6/14/23On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 264).
6/14/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of Rule XIX.
6/14/23Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2921)
6/14/23The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6/14/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6/14/23The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 277.
6/14/23The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6/14/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2916-2922)
6/14/23Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
6/14/23On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6/14/23Mr. Roy moved that the committee rise.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 13.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Hageman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 8.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tony Gonzales (TX) amendment No. 7.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 6.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 5.
6/14/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
6/14/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
6/14/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2902-2916; text: CR H2903-2905)
6/20/23Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
6/21/23Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.