Search Results: keywords:"statutory interpretation"

  • H. R. 1605 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:344

    H. R. 1605, also known as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025," proposes changes to title 5 of the United States Code. The bill aims to clarify how courts review agencies' interpretations of laws and regulations by requiring courts to independently decide (de...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants judges to make their own decisions, like when you're asked to decide who wins a game without just believing what the players say. This means judges won't automatically trust what government groups say about what rules mean unless the law specifically tells them to.

  • H. R. 8928 — To provide for certain reforms pertaining to Chevron deference.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,035

    H.R. 8928, titled the "Returning Power to the People Act of 2024," aims to reform how courts defer to federal agencies' interpretations of laws, known as Chevron deference. It mandates that federal agencies review past cases where they received such deference, ensures courts...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8928, called the "Returning Power to the People Act of 2024," wants to make sure that courts think for themselves instead of automatically agreeing with what government agencies say about laws. It also wants rules to be clear, especially if breaking them could get someone in trouble, and helps people have a fair chance to challenge what these agencies decide.

  • S. 4940 — To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:212

    S. 4940, known as the "Bivens Act of 2024," aims to allow individuals to seek legal action if their rights are violated by someone acting under federal authority. The bill proposes to amend Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to include...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine if someone working for the U.S. government does something that breaks your rights. This bill lets you ask a court to help you with that, just like you could if someone working for a state did the same thing.

  • S. 4527 — To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:461

    S. 4527, known as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code concerning how courts review agency interpretations of laws and regulations. The bill proposes that courts should independently (de novo) interpret any questions of...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" is like a new rule for how judges decide what laws mean, saying they should think about it for themselves instead of just going with what a government agency thinks. It's like when your teacher tells you to solve a puzzle all by yourself instead of copying someone else's answer.