H.R. 77

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for , and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · February 13, 2025 · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 77
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.

SEC. 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to

• En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to
• (a) In general
  • Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    • In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term.
• (b) Text of resolving clause
  • Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
    • by inserting after the following: ; and
    • by adding at the end the following: .