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H.R. 77 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
13 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 13 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.82 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 13 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Rules Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/13/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
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 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.
119 HR 77 EH: Midnight Rules Relief Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 77
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.
2.En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a)In generalSection 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4)In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term.. (b)Text of resolving clauseSection 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection); and (2)by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary).. Passed the House of Representatives February 12, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 77 IH: Midnight Rules Relief Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 77IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Brecheen, and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.2.En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules(a)In generalSection 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(4)In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term..(b)Text of resolving clauseSection 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—(1)by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection); and(2)by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary)..
119 HR 77 : Midnight Rules Relief Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 77IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 13, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.2.En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules(a)In generalSection 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(4)In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term..(b)Text of resolving clauseSection 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—(1)by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection); and(2)by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary)..Passed the House of Representatives February 12, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/10/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments. |
| 02/11/2025 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 122 passed House. |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663) |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments. |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77. |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662) |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40). |
| 02/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654) |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654) |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/13/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Midnight Rules Relief Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Midnight Rules Relief Act |
| Display Title | Midnight Rules Relief Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Midnight Rules Relief Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 02/13/2025 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 02/12/2025 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 02/12/2025 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
| House - Rules Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
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