US HB7895 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 28-0)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Kelly Armstrong [R-ND] | Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA] | Rep. Morgan Griffith [R-VA] | Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX] |
| Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] | Rep. Ben Cline [R-VA] | Rep. Barry Loudermilk [R-GA] | Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] |
| Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Gary Palmer [R-AL] |
| Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA] | Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI] | Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] |
| Rep. Bradley Byrne [R-AL] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] |
| Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] | Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] | Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA] |
| Rep. Denver Riggleman [R-VA] | Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Sen. Markwayne Mullin [R-OK] | Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2020-07-31 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1927 (Related) 2019-05-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
SB909 (Related) 2019-03-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SB909 (Related) 2019-03-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government operations and politics
Judicial review and appeals
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government operations and politics
Judicial review and appeals
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7895/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7895/BILLS-116hr7895ih.pdf |
