"Instead of being a calm and trusted voice of science and reason, the American people felt let down, often deceived and left damaged," said Rep. Wenstrup.
The lawsuit alleges violations of the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act by the Biden administration's regulations.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States will focus its efforts on aiding Ukraine "for as long as it takes" rather than encourage Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement.