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NEGATIVE Climate 118th Congress

H.R.277 REINS Act of 2023

Requires congressional approval for all major federal regulations, effectively blocking EPA and environmental rules (118th Congress)

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Legal & Constitutional Grounding

Blocks major EPA regulations by requiring affirmative congressional vote; undermines CAA delegation.

Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
  • EPA — 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. (Clean Air Act), official text and regulatory framework

REINS Act — requires congressional approval for major regulations. The bill would subject EPA Clean Air Act standards to a legislative approval requirement, undermining evidence-based emission requirements.