Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs has reintroduced a bill, H.R. 115, that would allow lawmakers to roll back numerous federal rules under one Congressional Review Act resolution, as long as agencies submitted the rules during the last 60 legislative days of a president’s term.
Dubbed the Midnight Rules Relief Act, Biggs’ bill is intended to “rein in unelected bureaucrats.”
In December, the Midnight Rules Relief Act passed out of the House by a vote of 210-201, paving the way for House Leadership to send the bill directly to the Floor for a vote by the new Congress instead of requiring further committee consideration.
According to Biggs, “Biden’s bureaucrats imposed more than $1.34 trillion in regulations in 2024 alone. The tools provided under this Act allow Congress to swiftly address the rules issued unilaterally by this Administration.”
“In one week, President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States,” said Biggs. “The voters delivered a mandate in November, and Congress must equip President Trump with the tools he needs to enact the will of the American people.”
“The Midnight Rules Relief Act will allow Congress to clear the deck of America Last rules and regulations imposed by the Biden-Harris regime and will prevent our economy from taking a $1.34 trillion hit,” argues Biggs. “I urge House Leadership to quickly bring my bill to the Floor for a vote. We must advance this legislation through Congress so it’s ready to be signed into law soon after President Trump is inaugurated.”
