Federal · 119th Congress
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
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.
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A bill 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.Official Title as Introduced
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history4
Sep 14, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
Sep 14, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Aug 6, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 21, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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