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House Resolution 1616: Setting Rules for Debate on H.R. 115

Original title: HRES 1616: House Resolution to Expedite Consideration of H.R. 115

December 17, 2024

Congressional ProcedureFederal RulemakingGovernment Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution dictates the timeline and rules for H.R. 115, which aims to streamline the process for Congress to block or overturn late-term federal regulations, potentially impacting how quickly new agency rules can be challenged or invalidated.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Committee on the Judiciary

The committee's recommended amendment is automatically adopted, and its leadership controls the one hour of debate.

Federal Agencies

The underlying bill (H.R. 115) changes the process for congressional disapproval of their regulatory actions.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • Mr. Burgess is a U.S. Representative serving on the House Committee on Rules, which manages the flow of legislation to the House floor. context

Summary

This resolution establishes the formal procedures for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 115, a bill that changes how Congress reviews ''—regulations finalized by federal agencies during the final months of a presidential administration.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution dictates the timeline and rules for H.R. 115, which aims to streamline the process for Congress to block or overturn late-term federal regulations, potentially impacting how quickly new agency rules can be challenged or invalidated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'midnight rule'?
While not defined in this resolution, the term refers to federal regulations finalized by an outgoing administration in the final months of its term.
Does this resolution pass the bill itself?
No, this resolution only sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on H.R. 115.

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Streamlining Regulatory Oversight

The resolution facilitates a bill that specifically targets 'midnight rules', indicating a legislative push to increase congressional control over end-of-term agency actions.

H.R. 115

Connected Entities

bill_numberH.R. 115“The bill being considered for expedited review.”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body considering the resolution and the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee that reported the resolution.”Map →
othermidnight rules“The subject of the bill being considered.”Map →
dateDecember 16, 2024“Date the resolution was introduced.”Map →

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  • Controversy40
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