H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- Sponsor:
- John Ratcliffe
- Summary:
- To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on July 12, 2016
- Amendments:
- 5 proposed amendments. 5 rejected. View amendments
PASSED on July 12, 2016.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 240
voted NO: 171
23 voted present/not voting
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
H.R. 4768 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. (by CRS)
- Learn More
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- Title
- To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
- Other Titles
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- Sponsor
- John Ratcliffe
- Co-Sponsors
- Rick W. Allen
- Mark E. Amodei
- Brian Babin
- Andy Barr
- Mike Bishop
- Rob Bishop
- Diane Black
- Kevin Brady
- Dave Brat
- Jim Bridenstine
- Mo Brooks
- Ken Buck
- Michael C. Burgess
- Bradley Byrne
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- John R. Carter
- Steve Chabot
- Jason Chaffetz
- Doug Collins
- Kevin Cramer
- John Abney Culberson
- Rodney Davis
- Ron DeSantis
- Scott DesJarlais
- Jeff Duncan
- Tom Emmer
- Blake Farenthold
- Stephen Lee Fincher
- Bill Flores
- J. Randy Forbes
- Trent Franks
- Scott Garrett
- Bob Gibbs
- Louie Gohmert
- Bob Goodlatte
- Paul A. Gosar
- Trey Gowdy
- Garret Graves
- Tom Graves
- H. Morgan Griffith
- Frank C. Guinta
- Cresent Hardy
- Jeb Hensarling
- Jody B. Hice
- J. French Hill
- George Holding
- Richard Hudson
- Tim Huelskamp
- Bill Huizenga
- Will Hurd
- Darrell E. Issa
- Sam Johnson
- Jim Jordan
- Mike Kelly
- Trent Kelly
- Steve King
- Stephen Knight
- Raúl R. Labrador
- Darin LaHood
- Doug LaMalfa
- Doug Lamborn
- Barry Loudermilk
- Mia B. Love
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
- Cynthia M. Lummis
- Kenny Marchant
- Tom Marino
- Michael T. McCaul
- Tom McClintock
- Patrick T. McHenry
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Mark Meadows
- Luke Messer
- Jeff Miller
- Markwayne Mullin
- Mick Mulvaney
- Randy Neugebauer
- Pete Olson
- Gary J. Palmer
- Stevan Pearce
- Robert Pittenger
- Ted Poe
- Bill Posey
- Tom Price
- James B. Renacci
- Reid J. Ribble
- E. Scott Rigell
- David P. Roe
- Todd Rokita
- Dennis A. Ross
- Keith J. Rothfus
- David Rouzer
- Matt Salmon
- David Schweikert
- Austin Scott
- F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
- Pete Sessions
- John Shimkus
- Jason Smith
- Lamar Smith
- Chris Stewart
- Scott R. Tipton
- David A. Trott
- Ann Wagner
- Tim Walberg
- Mark Walker
- Mimi Walters
- Randy K. Weber, Sr.
- Bruce Westerman
- Lynn A. Westmoreland
- Roger Williams
- Kevin Yoder
- Ted S. Yoho
- Subjects
- Government operations and politics
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Judicial review and appeals
- Related Bills
- H.Res. 796 (114th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 4768) to Amend Title 5, United States Code, with Respect to the Judicial Review of Agency Interpretations of Statutory and Regulatory Provisions; Providing for Proceedings During the Period from June 23, 2016, Through July 4, 2016; and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules.
- S. 2724 (114th) : Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
- Major Actions
Introduced 3/16/2016 Referred to Committee Amendments (5 proposed) Passed House 7/12/2016 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote. 7/12/2016 by voice vote select this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 4768 7/12/2016 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 194 voted YES 223 voted NO 17 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 4768 7/12/2016 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 174 voted YES 243 voted NO 17 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 4768 7/12/2016 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 174 voted YES 243 voted NO 17 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 4768 7/12/2016 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 181 voted YES 235 voted NO 18 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4768 Separation of Powers Restoration Act 7/12/2016 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 169 voted YES 236 voted NO 29 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House On Passage: H R 4768 Separation of Powers Restoration Act 7/12/2016 This bill PASSED the House 240 voted YES 171 voted NO 23 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 3/16/2016 3/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 3/16/2016 Introduced in House 4/01/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. 5/17/2016 Subcommittee Hearings Held. 6/08/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 6/08/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 8. 6/14/2016 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-622. Put on a legislative calendar 6/14/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483. 6/23/2016 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. 7/05/2016 Rule H. Res. 796 passed House. 7/11/2016 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 796. 7/11/2016 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. 7/11/2016 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 796 and Rule XVIII. 7/11/2016 The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Scott Rigell to act as Chairman of the Committee. 7/11/2016 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4768. 7/11/2016 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business. 7/11/2016 Considered as unfinished business. 7/11/2016 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 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. 7/11/2016 Mr. Cartwright moved that the committee rise. 7/11/2016 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 7/11/2016 7/11/2016 House amendment offered 7/11/2016 7/11/2016 House amendment offered 7/11/2016 7/11/2016 House amendment offered 7/11/2016 7/11/2016 House amendment offered 7/11/2016 7/11/2016 House amendment offered 7/12/2016 Considered as unfinished business. 7/12/2016 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 7/12/2016 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4768. 7/12/2016 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. 7/12/2016 Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. 7/12/2016 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". 7/12/2016 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 7/12/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7/12/2016 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 7/12/2016 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Meeks. 7/12/2016 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Meeks. 7/12/2016 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote. 7/12/2016 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 7/12/2016 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote. 7/12/2016 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 7/12/2016 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 4768 select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 4768 select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 4768 select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 4768 select this vote Vote 7/12/2016 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4768 Separation of Powers Restoration Act currently selected House Vote on Passage 7/12/2016 On Passage: H R 4768 Separation of Powers Restoration Act 7/12/2016 Roll call votes on amendments in House 7/12/2016 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 7/12/2016 Roll call votes on amendments in House 7/12/2016 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 7/12/2016 Roll call votes on amendments in House 7/12/2016 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 7/12/2016 Roll call votes on amendments in House 7/12/2016 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 7/13/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status H. Amdt. 1276 Johnson, Henry [D-GA4] July 11, 2016 Failed by voice vote on July 12, 2016. Amendment sought to preserve judicial deference to agency expertise during the review of consumer safety rules issued by the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
H. Amdt. 1275 Johnson, Henry [D-GA4] July 11, 2016 Failed by voice vote on July 12, 2016. Amendment sought to exempt from the bill rules issued pursuant to an express grant of authority from Congress.
H. Amdt. 1274 Meeks, Gregory [D-NY5] July 11, 2016 Failed by voice vote on July 12, 2016. Amendment sought to exempt from the bill rules issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
select this vote H. Amdt. 1273 Johnson, Henry [D-GA4] July 11, 2016 Failed by voice vote on July 11, 2016. Amendment sought to exclude cases where rules are issued by the Department of Homeland Security and pertain to matters of national security.
H. Amdt. 1272 Johnson, Henry [D-GA4] July 11, 2016 Failed by voice vote on July 12, 2016. Amendment sought to exempt from the bill rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to regulation of lead or copper in drinking water.
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