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Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2024
Government Operations and Politics
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Introduced on June 5, 2024 by
Ron Johnson
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Last updated 11/13/2024
Amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduces provisions for en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules.”
Allows a joint resolution of disapproval to include multiple rules submitted during the final year of a President’s term.
Modifies the text of the resolving clause for joint resolutions to specify disapproval of listed rules.
Aims to streamline the process for Congress to disapprove multiple rules enacted at the end of a presidential term.