H.R. 277 · 118th Congress

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

Introduced on Jan 11, 2023 by Kat Cammack (R-FL-3). 182 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 21, 2023): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 11, 2023
Cosponsors
182
0 from the other party
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Budget deficits and national debt
  • Business investment and capital
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Industrial policy and productivity
  • Inflation and prices
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Monetary policy
  • Unemployment

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Kat CammackR-FL-3Sponsor

Republicans · 182

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 211–223
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 211–223
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 207–225
  4. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 213–221
  5. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 151–285
  6. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 217–219
  7. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 219–217
  8. On Motion to Recommit
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Procedural· Failed 210–220
  9. On Passage
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 221–210

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jan 11, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 11, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 11, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Jan 11, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Jan 11, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. May 24, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  7. May 24, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 5.
  8. Jun 1, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-84, Part I.
  9. Jun 1, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-84, Part I.
  10. Jun 1, 2023Committee on Rules discharged.
  11. Jun 1, 2023 · HouseCommittee on Rules discharged.
  12. Jun 1, 2023Committee on the Budget discharged.
  13. Jun 1, 2023 · HouseCommittee on the Budget discharged.
  14. Jun 1, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
  15. Jun 5, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. R. 277 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 288 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 1615 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H. R. 1640 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. One motion to recommit on each measure.
  16. Jun 12, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  17. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2865-2872)
  18. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  19. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  20. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 495 and Rule XVIII.
  21. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 277.
  22. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseMr. Massie moved that the committee rise.
  23. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  24. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
  25. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2902-2916; text: CR H2903-2905)
  26. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  27. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
  28. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
  29. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.
  30. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4.
  31. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  32. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 5.
  33. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 6.
  34. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tony Gonzales (TX) amendment No. 7.
  35. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 8.
  36. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9.
  37. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  38. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10.
  39. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Hageman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  40. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11.
  41. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  42. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12.
  43. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  44. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 13.
  45. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14.
  46. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  47. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15.
  48. Jun 14, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  49. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseMr. Roy moved that the committee rise.
  50. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  51. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.
  52. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2916-2922)
  53. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  54. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 277.
  55. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  56. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  57. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseMr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2921)
  58. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of Rule XIX.
  59. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 264).House · Roll call 264
  60. Jun 14, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).House · Roll call 265
  61. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).House · Roll call 265
  62. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  63. Jun 20, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  64. Jun 21, 2023 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  2. American Heart Association5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.$333.7K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  3. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.5 reports
    $93.5M reported (all issues)
  4. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS5 reports
  5. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS5 reports
    $4.1M reported (all issues)
  6. National Taxpayers Union5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  7. SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  8. AMAC ACTION4 reports
  9. AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $90K reported (all issues)
  10. ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.4 reports
    $2.8M reported (all issues)
  11. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners4 reports
    $96K reported (all issues)
  12. National League for Nursing4 reports
    $108.8K reported (all issues)
  13. Public Citizen2 reports
    $138.5K reported (all issues)
  14. Americans for Prosperity1 report
    $210K reported (all issues)
  15. Americans for Tax Reform1 report
    $60K reported (all issues)
  16. Association of Mature American Citizens1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  17. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)
  18. HEATING, AIR-CONDITIONING, & REFRIGERATION DISTRIBUTORS INTERNATIONAL1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  19. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC1 report
    $170K reported (all issues)
  20. SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.