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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9278· House(119-HR-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.

Rep. Hageman
Age: 64 years
Wyoming
Introduced
6/11/2026
Last activity
6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Harriet Hageman
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 9278 is a bill introduced by Ms. Hageman to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The goal is to change how judicial review works under the Administrative Procedure Act. Specifically, it requires a de novo trial of the facts when an agency action is seeking a sanction.

Yes

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5

    Enhances due process by requiring a de novo trial of facts for those facing agency sanctions.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Provides better legal protection against agency sanctions via a full factual review by courts.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    Provides a more rigorous judicial review process (de novo) for businesses facing agency sanctions.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    Limits the deference courts give to federal agency findings during sanctions reviews.