Midnight Rules Relief Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-15T05:23:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/15/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 77

Bill 119 hr 77, also known as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021, aims to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to allow for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules."

Midnight rules refer to regulations that are issued by federal agencies during the final months of a presidential administration. These rules are often rushed through without proper scrutiny and can have significant impacts on various industries and sectors.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021 seeks to streamline the process for Congress to review and potentially overturn these midnight rules. By allowing for en bloc consideration, multiple resolutions of disapproval can be grouped together and voted on as a single package, making the process more efficient and effective. In addition to addressing midnight rules, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to regulatory oversight and accountability. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that regulations issued by federal agencies are subject to proper review and oversight by Congress, ultimately promoting transparency and accountability in the regulatory process.

Congressional Summary of HR 77

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 the last 60 legislative days of the final year of a President's term. Currently, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 77

Bill HR 77 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 77 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 77's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 13, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 77

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 77

To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

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