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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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.
2/24/2025, 7:38 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 122
Bill H.Res. 122, also known as the Midnight Rules Relief Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to provide 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 or public input, leading to potential negative impacts on businesses and individuals.
The Midnight Rules Relief Act seeks to address this issue by allowing Congress to consider and potentially overturn multiple midnight rules at once through en bloc resolutions of disapproval. This would streamline the process and make it easier for Congress to review and reject these last-minute regulations. Overall, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, ensuring that midnight rules are subject to proper oversight and scrutiny. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect the interests of the American people and ensure that regulations are fair and reasonable.
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 or public input, leading to potential negative impacts on businesses and individuals.
The Midnight Rules Relief Act seeks to address this issue by allowing Congress to consider and potentially overturn multiple midnight rules at once through en bloc resolutions of disapproval. This would streamline the process and make it easier for Congress to review and reject these last-minute regulations. Overall, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, ensuring that midnight rules are subject to proper oversight and scrutiny. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect the interests of the American people and ensure that regulations are fair and reasonable.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 122
Bill HRES 122 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 11, 2025. Bill HRES 122 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025. Bill HRES 122's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 122
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 122
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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.
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