House bill · H.R. 77 (119th Congress)
Midnight Rules Relief Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Andy Biggs (U.S. Representative, AZ-5, Republican)
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Summary
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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Rules · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
12
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Related bills
- S. 164Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025Related bill
- H.Res. 122Providing 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.Procedurally related
- H.R. 115, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress
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Full history
- Feb 13, 2025
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. House
- Feb 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- Feb 12, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 77.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- Feb 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 12, 2025
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (roll no. 40).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
- Feb 12, 2025
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (roll no. 40).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
- Feb 12, 2025
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (roll no. 40).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
- Feb 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 10, 2025
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 3, 2025
Referred to committee
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.
- Jan 3, 2025
Referred to committee
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.
- Jan 3, 2025
Referred to committee
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.
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