A bill to provide for certain reforms pertaining to Chevron deference.

Bill 118 s 4641, also known as the "Chevron Deference Reform Act," aims to make changes to the way courts defer to federal agencies' interpretations of statutes. The bill seeks to limit the deference given to agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Department of Labor when interpreting laws passed by Congress.

Under the current Chevron deference doctrine, courts are required to defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute if the statute is ambiguous and the agency's interpretation is reasonable. This has been criticized by some as giving too much power to unelected bureaucrats and undermining the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches.

The bill proposes to reform the Chevron deference doctrine by requiring courts to conduct a de novo review of agency interpretations of statutes. This means that courts would no longer automatically defer to agency interpretations and would instead independently evaluate the meaning of the statute in question. Supporters of the bill argue that this change would help to ensure that agencies are not overstepping their authority and would promote greater accountability and transparency in the regulatory process. Critics, however, argue that limiting Chevron deference could make it more difficult for agencies to carry out their missions effectively and efficiently. Overall, Bill 118 s 4641 represents an important debate about the balance of power between the branches of government and the role of federal agencies in interpreting and implementing laws passed by Congress.