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 Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Mike Gallagher
WI
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Ruben Gallego
AZ
3 Democrat No
Rep. John Garamendi
CA
8 Democrat No
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
NY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert Garcia
CA
42 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Garcia
CA
27 Republican Yes
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
TX
29 Democrat No
Rep. Jesús García
IL
4 Democrat No
Rep. Carlos Giménez
FL
28 Republican Yes
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez 3 Democrat No
Rep. Jared Golden
ME
2 Democrat No
Rep. Dan Goldman
NY
10 Democrat No
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
CA
34 Democrat No
Rep. Tony Gonzales
TX
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
TX
34 Democrat No
Rep. Robert Good
VA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Lance Gooden
TX
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Paul Gosar
AZ
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
NJ
5 Democrat No
Rep. Kay Granger
TX
12 Republican Yes