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This bill, known as the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025," aims to increase congressional oversight and accountability in the federal regulatory process by fundamentally changing how federal agency rules are created and implemented. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework requiring that major rules (defined as regulations with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more) cannot take effect unless Congress passes a joint resolution explicitly approving them. Under this legislation, federal agencies must submit detailed reports about proposed rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses and potential economic impacts. The bill creates a systematic process for congressional review of both major and non-major rules, with specific procedures for introducing, debating, and voting on joint resolutions of approval or disapproval. Additionally, the legislation introduces provisions for publishing guidance documents online, creating a unified regulatory agenda, establishing a federal regulatory budget, and implementing a 10-year sunset provision for major rules. The bill's purpose is to restore congressional authority in lawmaking, increase transparency in the regulatory process, and ensure that regulations are more carefully drafted and accountable to the American people. By requiring congressional approval for significant rules, the bill seeks to provide more direct democratic oversight of regulatory actions that can substantially affect the economy and citizens' lives.