H.R. 77 · 119th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Midnight Rules Relief Act
Allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations in one resolution under Congressional Review Act. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 3, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 House roll 39 |
On Motion to RecommitMidnight Rules Relief Act | D 205–0 · R 0–213 |
Failed 205–213 |
| Feb 12, 2025 House roll 40 |
On PassageMidnight Rules Relief Act | D 1–207 · R 211–1 |
Passed 212–208 |
Latest action
Feb 13, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.