Bill 118 hr 10300, also known as the Congressional Review of Rules Act, aims to establish a process for Congress to review rules that federal agencies have implemented based on the Chevron deference doctrine. This doctrine, established by a Supreme Court case in 1984, gives federal agencies the authority to interpret ambiguous laws and regulations.
Under this bill, if an agency explicitly relies on Chevron deference in the notice of proposed rulemaking or if a federal court upholds a rule based on Chevron deference, Congress would have the opportunity to review and potentially overturn the rule. This process would allow for greater oversight and accountability of federal agency rulemaking.
The bill seeks to ensure that Congress has a say in the implementation of rules that have significant impacts on the American people. By providing a mechanism for congressional review of rules based on Chevron deference, this legislation aims to promote transparency and accountability in the regulatory process.