S. 33: SOPRA
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-08 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-08):
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025 or 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, (2) rules made by agencies, (3) interpretative rules, (4) general statements of policy, and (5) all other agency guidance documents.
No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 33 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 33?
S. 33 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SOPRA.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 33 are available on congress.gov.
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