House
Feb 13, 2025Midnight Rules Relief Act
Summary
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Midnight Rules Relief Act This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term. Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.
Bill Progress
Passed House, sent to Senate
Introduced(1/3/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
AB
Mr. Biggs
House (R) Arizona – 5
Cosponsors (12)
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Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025
View Bill on Congress.gov