A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
USA119th CongressSJRES-82| Senate
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Angus S. King
Independent Senator
Maine
Cosponsors (37)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution proposes to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) using the authority granted by the Congressional Review Act . The targeted rule is titled "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act," which was published on March 3, 2025. If enacted, this resolution would formally express congressional disapproval of the HHS policy. This action would ensure that the policy has no legal force or effect, effectively preventing its implementation or overturning its provisions.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8591-8593)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 641. (CR S8591)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8888)
Considered by Senate.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
View VoteGovernment Operations and Politics
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesPublic participation and lobbying
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
USA119th CongressSJRES-82| Senate
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This joint resolution proposes to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) using the authority granted by the Congressional Review Act . The targeted rule is titled "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act," which was published on March 3, 2025. If enacted, this resolution would formally express congressional disapproval of the HHS policy. This action would ensure that the policy has no legal force or effect, effectively preventing its implementation or overturning its provisions.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8591-8593)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 641. (CR S8591)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8888)
Considered by Senate.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
View VoteAngus S. King
Independent Senator
Maine
Cosponsors (37)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesPublic participation and lobbying