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Midnight Rules Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-77| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Midnight Rules Relief Act" amends the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to streamline the process for disapproving federal regulations issued late in a presidential term. Specifically, it allows Congress to consider and disapprove multiple such regulations, often termed "midnight rules," through a single legislative action. The Act defines these "midnight rules" as those for which the required report was submitted during the final year of a President's term . It modifies the CRA to permit a joint resolution of disapproval to encompass several of these rules simultaneously, rather than requiring individual resolutions for each. This change includes a specific format for the resolving clause of such a joint resolution, enabling it to list all disapproved rules. The overall aim is to provide Congress with a more efficient mechanism to overturn a series of regulations from an outgoing administration.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-87
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-61
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-115
Midnight Rules Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-21
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-164
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2025
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.
Feb 11, 2025
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
Feb 12, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
Feb 12, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 12, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2025
Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 12, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
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Feb 12, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
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Feb 12, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-87
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-61
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-115
    Midnight Rules Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-21
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.


  • January 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-164
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2025
    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.


  • February 11, 2025
    Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.


  • February 12, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)


  • February 12, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • February 12, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.


  • February 12, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 12, 2025
    Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)


  • February 12, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 12, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
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  • February 12, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
    View Vote


  • February 12, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-122: Providing 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.
  • S 119-164: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Midnight Rules Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-77| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
The "Midnight Rules Relief Act" amends the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to streamline the process for disapproving federal regulations issued late in a presidential term. Specifically, it allows Congress to consider and disapprove multiple such regulations, often termed "midnight rules," through a single legislative action. The Act defines these "midnight rules" as those for which the required report was submitted during the final year of a President's term . It modifies the CRA to permit a joint resolution of disapproval to encompass several of these rules simultaneously, rather than requiring individual resolutions for each. This change includes a specific format for the resolving clause of such a joint resolution, enabling it to list all disapproved rules. The overall aim is to provide Congress with a more efficient mechanism to overturn a series of regulations from an outgoing administration.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-87
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-61
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-115
Midnight Rules Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-21
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
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 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-164
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2025
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.
Feb 11, 2025
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
Feb 12, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
Feb 12, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 12, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2025
Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 12, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
View Vote
Feb 12, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
View Vote
Feb 12, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-87
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-61
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-115
    Midnight Rules Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-21
    Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    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.


  • January 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-164
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2025
    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.


  • February 11, 2025
    Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.


  • February 12, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)


  • February 12, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • February 12, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.


  • February 12, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 12, 2025
    Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)


  • February 12, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 12, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
    View Vote


  • February 12, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
    View Vote


  • February 12, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-122: Providing 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.
  • S 119-164: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents