H.R. 1605: Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-21 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12. |
| Last updated | 2025-09-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-26):
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 or the SOPRA
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies.
No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Cline | R VA 2025-03-05 |
| Robert F. Onder, Jr. | R MO 2025-03-05 |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R WI 2025-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1605 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1605?
H.R. 1605 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1605 are available on congress.gov.
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