Contact Congress about H.R. 277: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
Major federal rules could not take effect unless Congress approved them and the President signed that approval. Agencies would also have to give Congress more data before rules start. Many old rules would go back to Congress for review and could expire if Congress did not approve them.
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies, Congress, regulated businesses, state and local governments, and people who rely on federal rules. Agencies would face more reporting and review steps. Congress would have to vote on major rules before they start. Businesses and the public could see slower, clearer, or less certain rule changes, depending on how Congress acts.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change who decides when major federal rules start. Instead of agencies putting large rules into effect on their own under existing laws, Congress would have to approve them first. That could make big rules more accountable to elected lawmakers. It could also slow needed rules or let them die if Congress does not act. The review of old rules could also change long-running programs that people, businesses, and states already follow.
Key provisions in H.R. 277
- Agencies must send Congress each rule before it can take effect. They must include the supporting data, economic studies, cost-benefit analysis, job effects, inflation effects, and the law that gives them power to issue the rule.
- A major rule includes any rule expected to affect the economy by $100 million or more each year. It also includes rules that cause major cost or price increases, seriously hurt competition, jobs, innovation, or U.S. business competitiveness, or increase required vaccinations.
- Major rules cannot take effect unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval within about 70 legislative or session days. If Congress does not approve the rule in time, it is treated as rejected and cannot take effect during that Congress.
- The President may let a major rule start for one 90-day period in limited cases. Those cases are emergencies, criminal law enforcement needs, national security, or carrying out a law on an international trade agreement.
- Nonmajor rules may still take effect under the usual timelines. Congress can cancel them with a joint resolution of disapproval, using faster procedures, especially in the Senate.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 277
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 277
- What is H.R. 277?
- Major federal rules could not take effect unless Congress approved them and the President signed that approval. Agencies would also have to give Congress more data before rules start. Many old rules would go back to Congress for review and could expire if Congress did not approve them.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 277?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 277?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 277 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
