Contact Congress about H.R. 142: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

Big federal rules could not fully take effect unless Congress approves them. Agencies would have to give Congress more details about each rule first. Emergency rules could start for 90 days, but they would still need final approval.

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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded 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.

Latest action on H.R. 142: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies, Congress, businesses, and people covered by federal rules. Agencies would face more reporting and approval steps. Congress would decide whether major rules can fully take effect. Businesses, state and local governments, workers, consumers, and the public could see rules move more slowly, get blocked, or gain clearer support from elected lawmakers.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes who gets the final say on the biggest federal rules. Today, agencies often put rules in place after following the rulemaking process set by law. Under this bill, Congress would have to approve major rules first. That could give elected lawmakers more control, but it could also slow rules that agencies think are needed quickly.

Key provisions in H.R. 142

• Every federal agency would have to report to Congress and the Comptroller General before any rule takes effect. The report must include the rule text, major or nonmajor label, cost and benefit details, and job effects.
• A major rule would mean a rule likely to have at least $100 million a year in economic impact. It would also include rules likely to cause big cost or price hikes, or serious harm to competition, jobs, investment, productivity, innovation, or U.S. business strength.
• Major rules could not fully take effect unless Congress approves them. Congress would have about 70 legislative or session days after receiving the report to pass an approval measure.
• The House and Senate would get faster voting rules for major rule approvals. These rules set firm deadlines, limit debate, and do not allow amendments.
• Congress could still move quickly to block nonmajor rules. It would have about 60 days after a rule is submitted to use that disapproval process.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 142

What is H.R. 142?

Big federal rules could not fully take effect unless Congress approves them. Agencies would have to give Congress more details about each rule first. Emergency rules could start for 90 days, but they would still need final approval.

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