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Midnight Rules Relief Act

1/16/2025, 5:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 115

The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 115, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to allow Congress to overturn multiple regulations issued by federal agencies in the final months of a presidential administration with a single vote. This process is known as the "midnight rulemaking" and is often criticized for being rushed and lacking proper oversight.

The bill aims to give Congress more control over the regulatory process and ensure that regulations are thoroughly reviewed before being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help prevent unnecessary regulations from being put into place without proper consideration.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could lead to the repeal of important regulations that protect public health, safety, and the environment. They also raise concerns about the potential for political motivations to influence the decision-making process. Overall, the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to change the way regulations are approved and overturned in the US. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 115

Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 115

Bill HR 115 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 18, 2024. Bill HR 115 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 115'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 December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 115

Total Number of Sponsors
15
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
15
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 115

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Presidential administrations
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 115

Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023
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.

Comments

Amiyah Archer profile image

Amiyah Archer

452

11 months ago

This bill is good cuz it stops the gov from making new rules at the last min. It helps businesses and ppl cuz they won't have to deal with new rules all the time. I like that it gives more power to Congress. It's important to have rules but they should be made the right way. This bill helps with that.

Magnus Hobbs profile image

Magnus Hobbs

475

11 months ago

This bill is so bad, it's gonna mess everything up. Why they gotta do this? What's the deal with the midnight rules relief act?

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