Provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction.
H.R. 9278119th Congress

Provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction.

Introduced in the HouseRep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At Large)3 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Jun 11, 2026

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.

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