**Congress Passes Midnight Rules Relief Act to Streamline Repeal of Outgoing Presidential Regulations**

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Congress Passes New Bill to Help Cancel Last-Minute Rules from Outgoing Presidents

In a significant move, the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at making it easier for Congress to get rid of last-minute rules introduced by an outgoing President. This legislation, known as the Midnight Rules Relief Act, received strong support from House Republicans, who were the main driving force behind the bill.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act allows Congress to bundle several rules into one vote. This means that instead of voting on each rule separately—which can take a lot of time—Congress can make decisions more quickly and efficiently about multiple rules at once. This is particularly important for rules created during the last year of a President's time in office, which are often seen as rushed or less necessary.

Another important feature of this bill is that it requires Congress to clearly state which rules they want to reject. This sets a more organized process for dealing with unwanted regulations, making it easier for lawmakers to communicate their decisions.

The impact of this bill could be significant for many people, especially businesses and individuals who are affected by government rules. If this bill were to lead to more rules being canceled, it could result in less interference from the government in their daily lives.

Overall, the passage of the Midnight Rules Relief Act marks a step towards giving Congress more control over the rules that affect Americans and making the process of rejecting unnecessary regulations smoother.

This is a bill that allows Congress to quickly cancel rules made during the last year of a President's term, which are called "midnight rules."

Key Points:

  1. Congress can consider multiple rules at once to disapprove them.
  2. This applies only to rules created in the final year of a President’s time in office.
  3. The bill changes how Congress writes resolutions to disapprove these rules.

Details:

  • If Congress wants to stop a rule, they can group several rules together in one vote.
  • This makes it easier and faster to reject rules they don't agree with.
  • It allows for a direct statement saying the rules have no power.

By simplifying this process, Congress can act more efficiently to ensure that only rules that benefit the public remain in effect, protecting people's interests more effectively.

420 votes

Yes

212

No

208

Not Voting

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41).
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  4. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
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  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  6. Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  7. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
  9. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  10. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122.
  11. Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
  12. 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.
  13. Introduced in House

    This is a bill that allows Congress to quickly cancel rules made during the last year of a President's term, which are called "midnight rules."

    Key Points:

    1. Congress can consider multiple rules at once to disapprove them.
    2. This applies only to rules created in the final year of a President’s time in office.
    3. The bill changes how Congress writes resolutions to disapprove these rules.

    Details:

    • If Congress wants to stop a rule, they can group several rules together in one vote.
    • This makes it easier and faster to reject rules they don't agree with.
    • It allows for a direct statement saying the rules have no power.

    By simplifying this process, Congress can act more efficiently to ensure that only rules that benefit the public remain in effect, protecting people's interests more effectively.

  14. 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.
  15. Introduced in House