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H.R. 77 119th Congress House

Midnight Rules Relief Act

Official title: 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.

Introduced: February 12, 2025 Introduced by: Andy Biggs Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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Became law
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 12, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
Feb 12, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 12, 2025
Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
Feb 12, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
Feb 11, 2025
Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
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.
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 3, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 12, 2025 House · vote #41 On Passage Passed 212–208 See who voted →
Feb 12, 2025 House · vote #40 On Motion to Recommit Failed 205–213 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Midnight Rules Relief Act

This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.

Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 122 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en …
  • S 164 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 42

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 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Republican 12
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Hurd, Jeff
Colorado · Feb 12, 2025
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Moylan, James C.
Guam · Feb 11, 2025
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Gill, Brandon
Texas · Feb 10, 2025
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Goldman, Craig A.
Texas · Feb 10, 2025
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Feb 10, 2025
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Haridopolos, Mike
Florida · Feb 10, 2025
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McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Feb 10, 2025
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Schmidt, Derek
Kansas · Feb 10, 2025
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Jan 3, 2025
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jan 3, 2025
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Jan 3, 2025
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Jan 3, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-77/
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"H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-77/.
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H.R. 77, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-77/.
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