HR-288 : Still Just a Bill


Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

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, and (2) rules made by agencies.

No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-06-20IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2023-06-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-06-15VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 211 (Roll no. 271).House floor actions
2023-06-15VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 270).House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2944-2945)House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. R. 288, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dean (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorMs. Dean (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2944)House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorThe previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 288.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2023-06-15FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2938-2944; text: CR H2938-2939)House floor actions
2023-06-12FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2023-06-05FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2023-06-01CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.House floor actions
2023-06-01CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-83.House floor actions
2023-05-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 5.House committee actions
2023-05-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-01-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2023-01-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Government Operations and Politics
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