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H.R. 3494 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021

H.R. 3494 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 25, 2021, sponsored by Scott Fitzgerald with 27 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 25, 2021
Co-sponsors
27
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 202 1 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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 27 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 25, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. (Nov 1, 2022)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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