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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025 (REINS Act)

Original title: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

January 3, 2025

federal regulation executive branch congressional oversight administrative law

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, 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

Lead sponsor

Kat Cammack

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The Frame

What this does

This bill would shift the authority to finalize major federal regulations from executive agencies to Congress, potentially impacting the implementation timeline and legal status of new federal rules across all sectors of the economy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Federal Executive Agencies

Agencies would be required to obtain congressional approval for major regulations before they can be implemented.

Congress

Congress would assume the responsibility of reviewing and voting on major executive branch regulations.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a change to the federal rulemaking process by requiring congressional approval for major regulations issued by executive branch agencies. If passed, federal agencies would be unable to implement s without a from both chambers of Congress.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The bill requires Congress to pass a joint resolution of approval before a 'major rule' issued by an executive agency can take effect.
The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for initial consideration.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Rules for consideration of provisions within its jurisdiction.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Budget for consideration of provisions within its jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'major rule' under this act?

While the specific definition is contained within the bill's text, the act generally targets regulations that have a significant economic or administrative impact on the national economy.

Does this bill stop agencies from making any rules?

No, it specifically targets 'major' rules, requiring them to receive congressional approval before they can be enforced.

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Legislative Oversight Expansion

The bill represents a recurring effort to shift regulatory authority from the executive branch to the legislative branch.

Congress Federal Executive Agencies

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Primary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Rules“Secondary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Budget“Secondary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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