Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025

Summary

Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 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

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · U.S. Senate.

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Related bills

• H.R. 77Midnight Rules Relief ActRelated bill
• H.R. 61, 117th CongressRelated bill in another Congress

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Full history

1. Sep 14, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.

2. Sep 14, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.

3. Sep 14, 2026

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.

   U.S. Senate

4. Aug 6, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

5. Aug 6, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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