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HR 77119th CongressIn Committee

Midnight Rules Relief Act

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H.R. 77 amends Title 5 to allow en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules, clarifying the text of the resolving clause and the conditions under which such resolutions may be adopted.

Key Points

  • 1En bloc disapproval of multiple midnight rules in a single resolution
  • 2Specifies that the report for each rule must be submitted during the final year of a President’s term
  • 3Amends the resolving clause to include a standard language for disapproved rules

Impact Areas

Congressional legislative processExecutive branch rule‑making authorityPolicy makers and stakeholders affected by midnight rules
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