Restoring Congressional Authority Act
The Restoring Congressional Authority Act modifies how courts review agency actions under Section 706 of Title 5, United States Code. It requires courts to consider congressional intent when determining if an agency's interpretation of a statute was reasonable, directing them to examine committee reports, Dear Colleague letters, and other congressional communications. The bill establishes a fast-track process for Congress to overturn court decisions finding agency interpretations unreasonable, allowing a joint resolution to be introduced within 60 days of such a decision. The legislation makes technical amendments to numerous federal laws to update references to the revised Section 706.
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Aug 1, 2024
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Ron Wyden
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