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H.R. 601 96th Congress House

A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to…

Official title: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inc… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to expand opportunities for public participation in agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 15, 1979 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative procedureCongress and CongressmenCongressional oversightIndependent regulatory commissions
This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 15, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jan 15, 1979
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 15, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 15, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits rules promulgated by any Federal agency (except an emergency rule which must become immediately effective to prevent serious injury or the substantial frustration of legislative policies or intent) from becoming effective until such proposed rules have been submitted to Congress and a 60-day period has lapsed thereafter. Prevents such rules from becoming effective if disapproved by either House of Congress within such 60-day period. Permits disapproval of emergency rules. Prohibits the submission to Congress of any rule identical to one which has been disapproved unless submitted pursuant to new legislative authority which has been enacted affecting agency's powers with respect to the subject matter of such rule.

Renders agency rules dealing with emergency or routine matters or which will have an insignificant impact effective without publication of advance notice of proposed rulemaking proceedings in the Federal Register as is currently required. Renders any rule granting an exemption to another rule or which is exempt from public notice and comment requirements effective immediately.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 601: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to expand opportunities for public participation in agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-601/
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"H.R. 601: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to expand opportunities for public participation in agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-601/.
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H.R. 601, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-601/.
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[H.R. 601: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to expand opportunities for public participation in agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-601/)
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