Why I voted "Yes" on H.R. 4768

Statement

I voted "Yes" on H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016.

This bill seeks to restore Congressional authority and rein in the judicial and executive overreach we have seen grow in recent years. Specifically, H.R. 4768 would overturn two specific Supreme Court precedents--the Chevron doctrine and the Auer doctrine--which are typically used by the courts to resolve disputes over implementing legislation or interpretations of federal law. Under these doctrines, the courts generally show deference to the relevant executive branch agency's interpretation of the law or regulation in question, rather than the intent of Congress in making the law or a fair reading of the underlying legislative text itself. The executive branch is supposed to enforce the laws as passed by Congress and faithfully execute them as Congress intended. I voted for this bill because in interpreting laws passed by Congress, the courts should defer to Congressional intent rather than the opinion or interpretations of unelected bureaucrats in the executive branch.

This bill was approved by a vote of 240-171.

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