Midnight Rules Relief Act
In committeeMidnight 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.
Feb 13, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed
The Midnight Rules Relief Act aims to amend the United States Code to allow for en bloc consideration of resolutions disapproving 'midnight rules' issued in the final year of a President's term. The bill focuses on procedural changes to how Congress can disapprove multiple rules simultaneously, without introducing new spending or direct financial implications.