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Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025

January 21, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Jan 21, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a mechanism for Congress to review and potentially overturn federal regulations issued in the final months of a presidential term, which could impact the implementation of new federal policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Agencies

Federal agencies would be subject to new congressional oversight procedures for regulations finalized during the end of a presidential term.

Congress

Congress would gain a formal mechanism to review and potentially overturn specific federal regulations.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill is a legislative proposal introduced in the U.S. Senate that aims to address federal regulations finalized during the final months of a presidential administration. It has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further review.

Why It Matters

This bill establishes a mechanism for Congress to review and potentially overturn federal regulations issued in the final months of a presidential term, which could impact the implementation of new federal policies.

Key Facts

  • The bill is designated as 'S' (Senate bill).
  • The bill has been read twice in the Senate.
  • The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What does this bill do?
The bill proposes a process for Congress to review and potentially block federal regulations finalized during the 'midnight' period at the end of a presidential administration.

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