H.R. 77 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Midnight Rules Relief Act
H.R. 77 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Feb 13, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 12, 2025 · Passed212–208 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Feb 12, 2025 · Failed205–213
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Midnight Rules Relief ActHouse · Feb 12, 2025
- Midnight Rules Relief ActHouse · Feb 12, 2025
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- H.J.Res. 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and…
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- S.J.Res. 82: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Rules Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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