HR. 1226In Committee
Restoring Checks and Balances Act
Requires most new federal agency rules to expire after five years unless Congress specifically reauthorizes them, reshaping oversight of administrative rulemaking
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires most new federal agency rules to expire after five years unless Congress specifically reauthorizes them, reshaping oversight of administrative rulemaking
Key points
- Require congressional reauthorization
- Prohibit enforcement of sunset rules
- Direct agency reauthorization reports
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
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Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment Operations and Politics