Returning Power to the People Act of 2024

This bill ends judicial deference to federal agency interpretations of laws (known as "Chevron deference"). It requires agencies to review past interpretations they relied on under Chevron, publish revised positions, and only issue rules when explicitly authorized by Congress. The bill also mandates that courts interpret statutes themselves rather than favoring agency views, requires criminal penalties to include proof of intent ("mens rea"), and ensures agency decisions are based only on publicly accessible materials. These changes directly affect federal agencies, courts, and individuals or businesses subject to agency regulations or penalties.