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119th Congress · H.R. 77 · Final

Midnight Rules Relief Act

This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term. Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BIGGS of Arizona:H.R. 77.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Artcile 1, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, toprovide for en bloc consideration in resolutions ofdisapproval for ``midnight rules.''[Page H38]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302
    Rep-AZ-5 current · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Andy Biggs
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Crime and Federal Government Surveillance (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Federal Law Enforcement (house) · house · rank 3
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 11 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 2
  • Military and Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 4

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District offices (1)

  • 2509 S. Power Rd., Suite 204, Mesa, AZ, 85209 · 480-699-8239 · 33.3712904,-111.6870648

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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BIGGS, ANDY
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$28,245.83
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$125,280.02
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$361,843.37
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (12)

  • Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] · [R-CA-1] · L000578 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-CA-1 current · 7 terms
  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · [R-WI-6] · G000576 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-WI-6 current · 6 terms · @RepGrothman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · [R-OK-2] · B001317 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-OK-2 current · 2 terms · @repbrecheen · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · [R-TN-5] · O000175 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-TN-5 current · 2 terms · @repogles · 1 district office
  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · [R-WY-0] · H001096 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-WY current · 2 terms · @RepHageman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-FL-8 current · 1 term · @repharidopolos · 1 district office
  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-GA-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick · 1 district office
  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · [R-TX-26] · G000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-TX-26 current · 1 term · @repbrandongill · 1 district office
  • Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · [R-TX-12] · G000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-TX-12 current · 1 term · @RepCraigGoldman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] · [R-KS-2] · S001228 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-KS-2 current · 1 term · @repderekschmidt · 2 district offices
  • Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] · [R-GU-0] · M001219 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-11
    Rep-GU current · 2 terms · @JMoylanforGuam · 1 district office
  • Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] · [R-CO-3] · H001100 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-12
    Rep-CO-3 current · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd · 3 district offices

Committees (3)

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-02-13T17:21:16ZReferred To
  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2025-02-12T21:55:02ZUnknown
    2025-02-12T21:28:42ZUnknown
    2025-01-03T16:06:00ZReferred To
  • Rules Committee [House Standing]
    2025-01-03T16:06:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (17)

  • 2025-02-13IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-02-12 17:02:55FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-02-12 17:02:53FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
    VoteHouse roll 41 — source
  • 2025-02-12 17:02:53Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
    VoteHouse roll 41 — source
  • 2025-02-12 16:55:02FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
    VoteHouse roll 40 — source
  • 2025-02-12 16:28:58FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2025-02-12 16:28:42FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
  • 2025-02-12 16:28:14FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-02-12 15:32:44FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
  • 2025-02-12 15:32:41FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2025-02-12 15:32:36FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
  • 2025-02-11 14:01:00FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
  • 2025-02-10 17:56:05FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T11:23:20Z
    To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-02-15T05:23:17Z
    Midnight Rules Relief Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-02-14T04:23:16Z
    Midnight Rules Relief Act
  • Display Title2025-01-30T06:23:22Z
    Midnight Rules Relief Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T06:23:19Z
    Midnight Rules Relief Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T06:18:28Z
    To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

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Summaries

00 · 2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

Midnight Rules Relief Act

This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.

Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

53 · 2025-02-12 · Passed House

Midnight Rules Relief Act

This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.

Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

Related bills

  • S 164 (119) Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-09-14 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 115 (118) Midnight Rules Relief Act
    Latest: 2024-12-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HRES 122 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2025-02-11 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)
  • S 4485 (118) Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2024
    Latest: 2024-06-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 61 (117) Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2021
    Latest: 2021-03-01 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

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