Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

This bill changes how big federal rules get approved. It says any “major” rule from a federal agency cannot take effect unless Congress approves it, while smaller rules keep the current review process. A major rule is one likely to have at least a $100 million impact in a year, raise costs or prices a lot for consumers, industries, government, or regions, or cause significant harm to competition, jobs, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S. businesses to compete. The bill also includes sections on definitions, court review, an exemption for monetary policy, and timing for when rules take effect.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Federal agencies that issue rules; consumers, industries, government, and regions when rules affect prices, jobs, or competition.
• What changes: Big rules must get Congress’s approval before they can begin; smaller rules keep the current review process.
• Other details: The bill covers definitions, judicial review, an exemption for monetary policy, and effective dates for certain rules.