This bill would throw out an HHS policy on federal rulemaking. It uses the Congressional Review Act, which lets Congress cancel agency rules. HHS would not get a replacement policy in this bill.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act". is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.J.Res. 125: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects HHS and the people and organizations that must follow HHS rules. That includes health care providers, insurers, patients, and groups involved in federal health programs. It could change how HHS handles future rules, but the exact effect depends on the canceled policy and what HHS does next.
Why this matters: This bill matters because HHS rules shape parts of the health care system, and this policy guided how HHS handled rulemaking. Canceling it could change how HHS writes, changes, or cancels rules. It could also affect how much guidance HHS staff have when applying the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill’s full impact is uncertain because it does not include the text of the HHS policy itself.
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