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.

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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislative text is to change how courts review decisions made by government agencies when those decisions involve imposing penalties or sanctions. Specifically, it aims to ensure that courts conduct a fresh examination of the facts in these cases, rather than simply reviewing the agency's findings. The key provisions of this legislation require that when a government agency takes action that could lead to a sanction, the courts must carry out a "de novo" trial of the facts.