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Bill would let new Congress bundle late-term rules into one repeal vote

Passed one chamberH.R. 77Latest action

Sponsor: Andy Biggs · Representative · AZ

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Official title: Midnight Rules Relief Act

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

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HR 77 would let Congress combine multiple "midnight rules" into a single vote to overturn them.

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What does this do?

HR 77 would change congressional review rules to allow multiple "midnight rules"—regulations reported during the final year of a president's term—to be bundled into one resolution of disapproval. Currently, each resolution can only target a single rule, requiring separate votes and floor debate for each.

Who does it affect?

This affects federal agencies issuing late-term regulations, incoming Congresses and administrations, and businesses, advocacy groups, and citizens impacted by rules on the environment, workplace safety, healthcare, or consumer protection.

Why does it matter?

The change would let a new Congress reverse batches of an outgoing administration's regulations more quickly, with less individualized debate on each rule. It does not create new regulations, only changes the procedure for reviewing and canceling existing ones.

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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Feb 13, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Feb 13, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 41

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    212
    Nay
    208
    0
    13

    Republicans 211 yes, 1 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 1 yes, 207 no, 7 not voting

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  2. House · · Roll call 40

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    205
    Nay
    213
    0
    15

    Republicans 213 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 205 yes, 10 not voting

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