Bill 119 s 33, also known as the "Judicial Review of Agency Interpretations Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code in order to provide clarity on the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
The bill seeks to address the issue of ambiguity and inconsistency in how courts review agency interpretations of laws and regulations. It aims to establish a clear standard for judicial review that ensures agencies are held accountable for their interpretations, while also allowing for deference to their expertise in certain cases.
Specifically, the bill outlines that courts should review agency interpretations of statutes and regulations de novo, meaning they should give no deference to the agency's interpretation and instead interpret the law themselves. However, the bill also allows for courts to give deference to an agency's interpretation if certain conditions are met, such as if the interpretation is based on the agency's expertise or if the statute or regulation is ambiguous.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 33 is to provide a more consistent and transparent framework for judicial review of agency interpretations, ensuring that agencies are held accountable while also recognizing their expertise in certain cases.