HR 4768
114th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judicial review and appeals
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
Everywhere this bill has been
43 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 13, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 12, 2016
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2016
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 171 (Roll no. 416).
Jul 12, 2016
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 236 (Roll no. 415).
Jul 12, 2016
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 12, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section titled "Excepted Rules Regarding the Prevention of Firearms Transfers to Criminals and Suspected Terrorists".
Jul 12, 2016
Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H4693-4695; text: CR H4693)
Jul 12, 2016
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 12, 2016
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4768.
Jul 12, 2016
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 12, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4690-4695)
Jul 11, 2016
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Cartwright moved that the committee rise.
Jul 11, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2016
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5.
Jul 11, 2016
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 2 be withdrawn to the end that the amendment stand disposed of by the voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2016
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 3.
Jul 11, 2016
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 4.
Jul 11, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2016
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 2.
Jul 11, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2016
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 1.
Jul 11, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4651-4657; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4652)
Jul 11, 2016
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business.
Jul 11, 2016
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 11, 2016
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4768.
Jul 11, 2016
The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Scott Rigell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 11, 2016
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 796 and Rule XVIII.
Jul 11, 2016
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Jul 11, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 796. (consideration: CR H4615-4622)
Jul 5, 2016
Rule H. Res. 796 passed House.
Jun 23, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 796 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Jun 14, 2016
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
Jun 14, 2016
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-622.
Jun 8, 2016
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 8.
Jun 8, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2016
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 1, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Mar 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 16, 2016
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2016 | House · vote #416 | On Passage | Passed | 240–171 | See who voted → |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House · vote #415 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 169–236 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
5
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
5 failed
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 1,276 | Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" | Failed |
| HAMDT 1,275 | Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" | Failed |
| HAMDT 1,274 | Meeks, Gregory W. | Failed |
| HAMDT 1,272 | Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" | Failed |
| HAMDT 1,273 | Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" | Failed |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies.
No law may exempt such a civil action from the application of the amendments made by this bill except by specific reference to these provisions.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
4 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
52
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Hudson, Richard
Rothfus, Keith
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Cramer, Kevin
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Scott, Austin
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Wagner, Ann
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Emmer, Tom
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Huizenga, Bill
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LaHood, Darin
Pittenger, Robert
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
R
Carter, John R.
R
Hill, J. French
Gowdy, Trey
Holding, George
R
Williams, Roger
Bridenstine, Jim
R
DesJarlais, Scott
R
Barr, Andy
R
Jordan, Jim
Hurd, Will
R
McClintock, Tom
R
Sessions, Pete
Walters, Mimi
R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
R
McCaul, Michael T.
R
Allen, Rick W.
R
Amodei, Mark E.
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Kelly, Trent
Knight, Stephen
R
Walberg, Tim
R
Babin, Brian
Bishop, Mike
Brat, Dave
Chaffetz, Jason
Collins, Doug
DeSantis, Ron
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Gosar, Paul A.
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Hensarling, Jeb
R
Issa, Darrell
R
Kelly, Mike
Labrador, Raul
R
Loudermilk, Barry
Love, Mia
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
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Palmer, Gary J.
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Rouzer, David
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Schweikert, David
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Smith, Jason
Trott, David
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