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Proposed Federal House Legislation HB4768

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Legislation Overview

Title: Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016

Subject: Government operations and politics: Administrative law and regulatory procedures: Constitution and constitutional amendments: Judicial review and appeals

Description: Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 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. No law may exempt such a civil action from the application of the amendments made by this bill except by specific reference to these provisions.

Session: 114th Congress

Last Action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Action Date: July 13, 2016

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4768/all-info

Companion Bill: SB2724

Sponsors

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114 sponsors: John Ratcliffe (R); Bob Goodlatte (R); Tom Marino (R); Jason Chaffetz (R); Ken Buck (R); Ted Yoho (R); Steve King (R); Bradley Byrne (R); Dave Brat (R); Mia Love (R); Mo Brooks (R); Brian Babin (R); Matt Salmon (R); Jeb Hensarling (R); David Rouzer (R); Mike Bishop (R); Gary Palmer (R); Luke Messer (R); Mick Mulvaney (R); Raul Labrador (R); David Trott (R); Markwayne Mullin (R); David Schweikert (R); Ron DeSantis (R); Barry Loudermilk (R); Darrell Issa (R); Bruce Westerman (R); Michael Burgess (R); John Culberson (R); Cynthia Lummis (R); Mark Walker (R); Pete Olson (R); Jason Smith (R); Mike Kelly (R); James Renacci (R); Doug LaMalfa (R); James Sensenbrenner (R); Paul Gosar (R); Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R); Doug Collins (R); Tom Graves (R); Steve Chabot (R); Trent Franks (R); Blake Farenthold (R); Morgan Griffith (R); Lamar Smith (R); Jody Hice (R); Jeff Miller (R); Mark Amodei (R); Rob Bishop (R); Dennis Ross (R); Trent Kelly (R); Stephen Knight (R); Tim Walberg (R); Cresent Hardy (R); Rick Allen (R); Randy Forbes (R); Kevin Brady (R); Todd Rokita (R); Chris Stewart (R); Tom Price (R); Blaine Luetkemeyer (R); Mark Meadows (R); Michael McCaul (R); Doug Lamborn (R); Bill Posey (R); Randy Weber (R); Mimi Walters (R); Ted Poe (R); Bob Gibbs (R); Reid Ribble (R); Pete Sessions (R); Sam Johnson (R); Will Hurd (R); Tom McClintock (R); Kenny Marchant (R); Scott Rigell (R); Patrick McHenry (R); Jeff Duncan (R); Frank Guinta (R); Rodney Davis (R); Stephen Fincher (R); Jim Jordan (R); Louie Gohmert (R); Garland Barr (R); Scott Garrett (R); Jim Bridenstine (R); Diane Black (R); Bill Flores (R); Scott DesJarlais (R); Lynn Westmoreland (R); Kevin Yoder (R); Roger Williams (R); Randy Neugebauer (R); George Holding (R); Trey Gowdy (R); John Shimkus (R); John Carter (R); Garret Graves (D); Scott Tipton (R); French Hill (R); Earl Carter (R); Tom Emmer (R); Stevan Pearce (R); Darin LaHood (R); Bill Huizenga (R); Tim Huelskamp (R); Robert Pittenger (R); David Roe (R); Ann Wagner (R); Austin Scott (R); Kevin Cramer (R); Keith Rothfus (R); Richard Hudson (R)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jul 13 2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
House Jul 12 2016 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
House Jul 12 2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House Jul 12 2016 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 171 (Roll no. 416).
House Jul 12 2016 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 236 (Roll no. 415).
House Jul 12 2016 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4768.
House Jul 12 2016 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
House Jul 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".
House Jul 12 2016 Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H4693-4695; text: CR H4693)
House Jul 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.
House Jul 12 2016 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4690-4695)
House Jul 12 2016 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
House Jul 12 2016 H.Amdt.1272 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 223 (Roll no. 411).
House Jul 12 2016 H.Amdt.1274 On agreeing to the Meeks amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 243 (Roll no. 412).
House Jul 12 2016 H.Amdt.1275 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 174 - 243 (Roll no. 413).
House Jul 12 2016 H.Amdt.1276 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 235 (Roll no. 414).
House Jul 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.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1275 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H4655-4656; text: CR H4655)
House Jul 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.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1273 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1276 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H4656-4657; text: CR H4656)
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 Mr. Cartwright moved that the committee rise.
House Jul 11 2016 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
House Jul 11 2016 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 796. (consideration: CR H4615-4622)
House Jul 11 2016 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Scott Rigell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House Jul 11 2016 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4768.
House Jul 11 2016 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business.
House Jul 11 2016 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4651-4657; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4652)
House Jul 11 2016 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1272 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H4651-4563; text: CR H4652)
House Jul 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.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1273 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H4652-4654, H4656; text: CR H4653)
House Jul 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.
House Jul 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.
House Jul 11 2016 H.Amdt.1274 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Meeks. (consideration: CR H4654-4655; text: CR H4654)
House Jul 5 2016 Rule H. Res. 796 passed House.
House Jun 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.
House Jun 14 2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
House Jun 14 2016 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-622.
House Jun 8 2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
House Jun 8 2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 8.
House May 17 2016 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
House Apr 1 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
House Mar 16 2016 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
House Mar 16 2016 Introduced in House
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Mar 18 2016 federal bill text bill text
Introduced Jun 15 2016 federal bill text bill text
Engrossed Jul 13 2016 federal bill text bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: S

Committee Name: Judiciary

Votes

On Passage

On Passage

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Agreeing to the Amendment

On Agreeing to the Amendment

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