H.R.77 — Midnight Rules Relief Act
House Roll Call
H.R.77
| Bill | H.R.77 — Midnight Rules Relief Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 212 / Nay 208 / Present 0 / Not Voting 13 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 211 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 1 | 207 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Summary of HR 77 - Midnight Rules Relief Act
The Midnight Rules Relief Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as HR 77, aims to streamline the process for Congress to disapprove regulations finalized in the final days of an outgoing administration. Specifically, the bill allows Congress to utilize a single joint resolution to overturn multiple regulations, rather than requiring separate resolutions for each rule. This legislative approach is intended to enhance Congressional oversight and reduce the regulatory burden imposed by last-minute rules.
The bill targets regulations finalized within the last 60 legislative days of a Congress, thereby focusing on rules that may not have undergone thorough scrutiny due to their timing. By enabling a collective disapproval mechanism, the Midnight Rules Relief Act seeks to provide a more efficient means for Congress to exercise its authority over executive branch rulemaking, particularly during transitions between administrations.
Funding for the implementation of this act is not explicitly detailed within the bill text; however, it is anticipated that any costs associated with the legislative review process would be absorbed within existing Congressional budgets. The primary agencies affected by this legislation would be those within the executive branch that issue regulations, including, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Beneficiaries of this bill include members of Congress who seek to limit regulatory overreach and stakeholders in industries affected by the regulations, as they may face reduced compliance costs and regulatory uncertainty. Conversely, the bill may limit the ability of agencies to implement rules aimed at public welfare and safety.
As of the latest action, HR 77 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration. The timeline for potential passage and implementation remains contingent on the legislative process within the Senate.
Yea (212)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (208)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
