H.R. 76 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017
H.R. 76 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by John Ratcliffe with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ratcliffe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (Jan 5, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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