S-4485 : Still Just a Bill

The "Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2024," designated as S. 4485, proposes amendments to Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically concerning the review process of government regulations.

The bill aims to streamline the Congressional review of "midnight rules," which are regulations submitted by agencies during the final year of a President's term.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• En Bloc Consideration: Allows Congress to consider multiple "midnight rules" in a single joint resolution of disapproval, rather than voting on each rule separately.
• Standardized Resolving Clause: Specifies the language to be used in a joint resolution of disapproval that targets multiple rules, clearly identifying the rules being disapproved.

In essence, this bill seeks to expedite the process by which Congress can review and potentially overturn regulations enacted at the end of a presidential administration.