HR 3494 United States House · 117th Congress

Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021

Summary
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. No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 25, 2021 Last action Nov 1, 2022