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Introduced
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, aims to significantly change how federal agencies create and implement major rules by requiring Congressional approval. The bill mandates that any "major rule" (defined as a regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, or significant effects on costs, prices, competition, or employment) cannot take effect unless Congress passes a joint resolution specifically approving it within 70 session days. Federal agencies would be required to submit detailed reports about proposed rules, including cost-benefit analyses, scientific studies, and economic impacts, to both Congressional chambers and the Comptroller General. The bill provides a mechanism for the President to temporarily implement a major rule for 90 days in cases of national emergency, health and safety threats, criminal law enforcement, or international trade agreements. The legislation is designed to increase accountability in the regulatory process by reasserting Congressional oversight and ensuring that significant regulations receive direct legislative scrutiny before becoming law, effectively preventing major rules from taking effect without explicit Congressional approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (94)
Kat Cammack (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Carter (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Jeff Crank (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Brad Knott (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Frank Lucas (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Max Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Scott Perry (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
John Rose (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
David Taylor (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
William Timmons (R),
David Valadao (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, 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. (on 01/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/142/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr142/BILLS-119hr142ih.pdf |
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