This bill changes how Congress can block new federal agency rules. It gives Congress more time to review and vote to stop a rule, by updating parts of the Congressional Review Act in title 5 of the U.S. Code. It also updates the wording and steps for the “joint resolution” Congress uses to disapprove a rule, and removes or renumbers some subsections to simplify the process.

Key points

• Who is affected: Congress, federal agencies that issue rules, and people and businesses who must follow those rules.
• What changes: Extends the time Congress has to disapprove new rules and adjusts the format and process for the disapproval resolution under chapter 8 of title 5; some subsections are removed or renumbered to streamline the law.
• Why it matters: More time could make it easier for Congress to stop rules it thinks are harmful before they take effect or while they are new.