How Higgins Voted on the Bills That Matter

Their recorded vote on the bills this paper has written up.

• YeaHJRES 27 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".

  This law disapproves a federal rule that had redefined which streams, wetlands, and other waters count as 'waters of the United States' under the Clean Water Act. Because Congress disapproved the rule, it does not take effect and the agencies cannot issue a substantially similar rule without new authority from Congress.

• YeaHJRES 7 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

  This law ended the national emergency that had been declared on March 13, 2020, in response to COVID-19. Congress voted to formally terminate that emergency declaration.

• YeaHJRES 88 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

  This law cancels a Department of Education rule that changed income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans, including the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program and the FFEL Program. It does this using a process called the Congressional Review Act, which lets Congress undo certain federal agency rules. Because the rule was disapproved, it no longer takes effect.

• YeaHR 1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act

  This law is called the Save Our Gas Stoves Act. Based on its title, it relates to protecting the use of gas stoves under federal energy policy. The bill information provided does not include further detail on the specific rules it changes.

• YeaHJRES 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".

  This law canceled a Department of Education rule that would have allowed waivers and modifications of federal student loans. Congress used a special process to reject the rule, so it does not take effect.

• YeaSJRES 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

  This law cancels an Environmental Protection Agency rule that set pollution control standards for new heavy-duty engines and vehicles, such as large trucks. Because Congress used a special review process, the EPA is also blocked from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future.

• NayHR 2 Secure the Border Act of 2023

  This law is titled the Secure the Border Act of 2023 and falls under immigration policy. The bill information provided does not list specific provisions beyond its title and policy area.

• AyeHR 734 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

  This law says that for federally funded school and college sports programs, athletes must compete based on the sex they were assigned at birth. It applies to programs designated for women or girls under Title IX, a federal law barring sex discrimination in education.

• AyeHR 5 Parents Bill of Rights Act

  This law required public schools to give parents access to information about curriculum, reading materials, and instructional programs used in their child's classroom. It also required schools to let parents review the school's budget and expenditures, meet with teachers at least twice a year, and be notified before any changes to student health services or if their child's records are shared with law enforcement.

• YeaHJRES 30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

  This law cancelled a Department of Labor rule about how retirement plan managers can weigh factors like climate, social, or governance issues when picking investments and voting company shares. Because Congress disapproved the rule, it does not take effect and cannot be reissued in a similar form without new congressional authorization.

Bills Sponsored

Recent Votes

• NayS 2403: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 9497: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 9340: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHJRES 213: On PassageSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 10326: On PassageSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 9576: On PassageSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 5334: On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsSep 16 · House · Passed
• NayHCONRES 93: On Agreeing to the ResolutionSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHJRES 210: On PassageSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 9500: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• NayHR 2140: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 4646: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 8278: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 2978: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 16 · House · Passed
• AyeHRES 1530: On Agreeing to the ResolutionSep 15 · House · Passed
• YeaHRES 1530: On Ordering the Previous QuestionSep 15 · House · Passed
• YeaHRES 1486: On Motion to TableSep 15 · House · Passed
• NayHR 3276: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 14 · House · Passed
• NayHR 4219: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedSep 14 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 4795: On PassageSep 3 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 1501: On PassageSep 2 · House · Passed
• YeaHJRES 1: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassSep 2 · House · Failed
• YeaHRES 1498: On Agreeing to the ResolutionSep 1 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 9436: On PassageSep 1 · House · Passed
• NayHR 9436: On Motion to RecommitSep 1 · House · Failed
• YeaHRES 1490: On Agreeing to the ResolutionSep 1 · House · Passed
• NoHRES 1499: On Agreeing to the ResolutionSep 1 · House · Passed
• YeaHRES 1499: On Ordering the Previous QuestionSep 1 · House · Passed
• NayHR 6500: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentsSep 1 · House · Passed
• NayS 32: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassAug 31 · House · Passed
• NayS 307: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassAug 31 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 8884: On PassageJul 23 · House · Passed
• NayHCONRES 89: On Agreeing to the ResolutionJul 23 · House · Passed
• YeaHCONRES 113: On Agreeing to the ResolutionJul 22 · House · Passed
• YeaHR 7008: On PassageJul 22 · House · Passed
• NayHR 7008: On Motion to RecommitJul 22 · House · Failed
• YeaHR 8800: On PassageJul 22 · House · Passed
• NayHR 8800: On Motion to RecommitJul 22 · House · Failed
• AyeHR 8800: On Agreeing to the AmendmentJul 22 · House · Failed
• AyeHR 8800: On Agreeing to the AmendmentJul 22 · House · Agreed to