H.R. 9278
IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction.
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9278 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9278 To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2026 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DE NOVO TRIAL OF FACTS WHEN AGENCY ACTION SEEKS A SANCTION. Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting after ``questions of law'' the following ``and questions of fact''; and (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``to the extent'' and all that follows through ``by the reviewing court'' and inserting the following: ``, including the product of any rulemaking or adjudication conducted in accordance with the procedures required under section 553 or section 554''. <all>
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In plain terms
This bill changes how courts review actions taken by government agencies when those actions involve penalties or sanctions. It requires that courts conduct a new trial to examine the facts of the case, rather than just reviewing the agency's decision. This affects individuals or entities facing sanctions from government agencies, as they would have the opportunity for a fresh examination of the facts in court.
Hidden provisions
SECTION 1. DE NOVO TRIAL OF FACTS WHEN AGENCY ACTION SEEKS A SANCTION
judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction
This provision is significant as it alters the standard judicial review process for agency sanctions.
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