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REINS Act of 2023

Introduced: January 11, 2023 Introduced by: Cammack, Kat Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
Jun 20, 2023
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 14, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 264).
Jun 14, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2902-2916; text: CR H2903-2905)
Jun 14, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).
Jun 14, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of Rule XIX.
Jun 14, 2023
Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2921)
Jun 14, 2023
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 14, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 14, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 277.
Jun 14, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2916-2922)
Jun 14, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
Jun 14, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 14, 2023
Mr. Roy moved that the committee rise.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Massie moved that the committee rise.
Jun 13, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 277.
Jun 13, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 495 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 13, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 13, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Jun 13, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2865-2872)
Jun 12, 2023
Rules 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.
Jun 5, 2023
Rules 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.
Jun 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 14, 2023 House · vote #265 On Passage Passed 221–210 See who voted →
Jun 14, 2023 House · vote #264 On Motion to Recommit Failed 210–220 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 15

9 agreed to 6 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 204 Roy, Chip Amendment expands the definition of "major rule" to include any rule likely to result in an increase in manda… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 203 Roy, Chip Amendment sought to expand the definition of a "major rule" to include any rule that references one of the Ad… Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 202 Joyce, David P. An amendment numbered 13 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to amend the definition of 'rule' to inclu… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 201 Houlahan, Chrissy Amendment sought to require Congress to approve by vote any regulation with an economic impact over $1 billio… Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 200 Green, Al Amendment sought to create a rapid-review requirement which would allow executive branch rules to go into eff… Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 199 Green, Al Amendment sought to delay implementation of the legislation by 1 year and require a study be conducted in tha… Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 198 — Amendment sought to expand the definition of a "major rule" to include any rule likely to result in increased… Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 197 — An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to create a process for Congress to review … Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 196 Gonzales, Tony An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to require any executive agency to submit a… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 195 — An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to direct the Comptroller General, in consu… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 194 Hageman, Harriet M. An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to close a loophole created by the Moderniz… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 193 Biggs, Andy Amendment sought to lower the threshold for designation as a "major rule" to $50 million. Failed Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 192 Boebert, Lauren An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to require the Comptroller General's Congre… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 191 Boebert, Lauren An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to require the Comptroller General to publi… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
HAMDT 190 Boebert, Lauren An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 118-108 to revise the Comptroller Generals Congress… Agreed to Jun 14, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

The bill also provides for the designation, review, and approval of at least 20% of agency rules currently in effect.

What's happening now June 21, 2023

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

 Related & companion bills 5
  • S 184 Identical bill Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
  • HR 2811 Related bill Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HRES 463 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that m…
  • HRES 495 Related bill Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapte…
  • S 5242 Related bill Saving Privacy Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 5

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 Cosponsors 181
All 181 Republican 151
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · May 31, 2023
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Apr 19, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Apr 19, 2023
Santos, George
· Apr 19, 2023
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Mar 10, 2023
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Jan 27, 2023
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Self, Keith
Texas · Jan 27, 2023
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Yakym, Rudy
Indiana · Jan 27, 2023
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Alford, Mark
Missouri · Jan 11, 2023
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jan 11, 2023
Armstrong, Kelly
· Jan 11, 2023
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Jan 11, 2023
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 11, 2023
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jan 11, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Jan 11, 2023
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Jan 11, 2023
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 11, 2023
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jan 11, 2023
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Bean, Aaron
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
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Bentz, Cliff
Oregon · Jan 11, 2023
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Jan 11, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Jan 11, 2023
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jan 11, 2023
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
Bishop, Dan
· Jan 11, 2023
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Jan 11, 2023
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jan 11, 2023
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Jan 11, 2023
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
Buck, Ken
· Jan 11, 2023
Bucshon, Larry
· Jan 11, 2023
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Jan 11, 2023
Burgess, Michael
· Jan 11, 2023
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Jan 11, 2023
Carl, Jerry
· Jan 11, 2023
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jan 11, 2023
Chavez-DeRemer, Lori
· Jan 11, 2023
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Jan 11, 2023
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jan 11, 2023
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jan 11, 2023
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Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Jan 11, 2023
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Jan 11, 2023
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Comer, James
Kentucky · Jan 11, 2023
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jan 11, 2023
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Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Jan 11, 2023
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jan 11, 2023
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Jan 11, 2023
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 11, 2023
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
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