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S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
May 14, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule made by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is about the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds," which were initially detailed in the Federal Register in November 2023. The...
Simple Explanation
This is a proposal where Congress can say "no" to a rule made by the Treasury Department about giving money to help states and local areas affected by COVID-19. If Congress says "no," the rule will disappear, and it's like the rule never happened.
H. J. RES. 181 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Definition of Employer-Association Health Plans.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:258
H. J. RES. 181 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that aims to express disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Labor. This rule is related to the definition of "Employer"-Association Health Plans, as outlined in the Federal Register. If this resolution is...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if a group of people wanted to change the rules about who can offer special health plans to others, but some other people think it's not a good idea. This bill is like a letter saying those other people don't agree with the rule and think it should be erased, so it won't happen.
S. 5066 — To require the approval of Congress for the President to impose duties on the importation of articles into the United States.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:574
S. 5066 aims to require the President to get approval from Congress before imposing duties on goods imported into the United States. The bill, titled the "No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2024," amends the Trade Act of 1974 by stating that the President must submit a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the President to ask Congress before adding extra costs (called duties) to things coming into the country, except in special cases. This is to make sure both the President and Congress agree on these decisions.
H. J. RES. 22 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:205
H. J. RES. 22 is a joint resolution from the 119th Congress that expresses disapproval of a specific rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule aimed to modernize H-1B visa requirements, provide more flexibility in the F-1 student visa program, and make improvements for...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge don't want to change the rules for special work and student visas that let people from other countries come here to work or study, because they think the new rules might cause confusion and issues.
H. J. RES. 217 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:291
H. J. RES. 217 is a joint resolution that enables Congress to reject a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rule in question relates to the updates and requirements for the Medicare Program's Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate, as well as...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is looking at stopping a new rule about how much money is given to places that help people who are very sick and dying. They haven't said why they want to stop it or what might happen if they do.
S. J. RES. 93 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Revision of Firearms License Requirements.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:337
S. J. RES. 93 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Commerce. The rule in question pertains to changes in the requirements for firearms licenses. This resolution, if passed, would nullify the revised regulation,...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule about how people who sell guns get their licenses. If they pass this bill, it means the new rule won't happen.
H. R. 9648 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,338
H.R. 9648, also known as the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2024" (REINS Act), proposes changes to how major rules issued by executive branch agencies can take effect. Under this bill, a major rule cannot be enforced unless Congress approves it...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that big new rules from the government only happen if Congress says it's okay, so that everyone gets a chance to talk about them and make sure they're fair and good for everybody.
H. J. RES. 21 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:181
H. J. RES. 21 is a joint resolution that expresses disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule concerns the modernization of the H–2 program requirements, including oversight and worker protections. The resolution aims to...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 21 is a plan from Congress that wants to cancel a rule made by the Department of Homeland Security about changing how certain worker programs are run, but it doesn't explain why they want to do this.
H. J. RES. 220 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:217
H. J. RES. 220 is a joint resolution proposed in the United States House of Representatives on November 13, 2024. It aims to disapprove and nullify a rule established by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This rule, related to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation...
Simple Explanation
In H. J. RES. 220, some people in the U.S. government say they don't want a new rule about collecting money people owe on medical bills to be used because they think it's not fair. They want to make sure this rule doesn't count anymore.
H. J. RES. 200 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:202
H. J. RES. 200 is a joint resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to disapprove and nullify a rule set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, related to controlling communicable diseases, specifically concerns the importation of dogs...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there is a special rule about bringing dogs and cats from other countries to make sure they don’t bring any diseases. H. J. RES. 200 is like a big “no” from Congress saying they don’t want that rule to count anymore.
H. CON. RES. 124 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act.
September 10, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:180
H. CON. RES. 124 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on September 18, 2024. This event is to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act. The ceremony preparations will be...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets people use a special place in the Capitol building called Emancipation Hall for a big ceremony to give out special gold medals to some important people who helped with space stuff, and it will happen on September 18, 2024. The people who take care of the building will help set up for the event.
S. J. RES. 63 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:346
The joint resolution S. J. RES. 63 seeks congressional approval to nullify a rule submitted by the Department of Labor. This rule concerns the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The resolution indicates...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 63 is a plan by some people in the government to stop a new rule that talks about how to decide if someone is a worker or a helper who works for themselves. If they agree, the rule won't count anymore.
H. J. RES. 147 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. J. RES. 147 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This rule is related to the "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process," and if the resolution passes, it would prevent the...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that the government doesn't like a new safety rule about someone who checks on workers at their jobs. If the bill is approved, the rule will not be used anymore.
H. J. RES. 114 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:510
H. J. RES. 114 is a joint resolution that aims to block a specific rule by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule involves measuring the performance of the National Highway System and assessing greenhouse gas emissions. The joint resolution expresses Congress's...
Simple Explanation
Imagine you have rules for playing with toys, and Congress wants to stop a new rule that tells how much the cars from the toy highways should play. This bill is like saying, "We don't want this new rule for these toy cars and highways," so it shouldn't count anymore.
H. R. 4691 — An Act To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,274
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 sets up a system for Congress to review the President's decisions to end or waive sanctions related to Iran. Before such actions can be taken, the President must report to Congress, explaining the reasons and potential impact on...
Simple Explanation
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 is like a safety check where Congress gets to look at decisions the President wants to make about not being as strict with Iran. Before anything changes, the President has to tell Congress why it's a good idea, and then Congress decides if they agree or not.
H. R. 7093 — To provide for Congressional approval of public health emergency declarations, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,904
The H.R. 7093 bill, titled the "Public Health Emergency Accountability Act," requires Congressional approval for public health emergency declarations. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health to consult with public health officials, publish declarations in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
The Public Health Emergency Accountability Act is a rule saying that if the government wants to declare a big health problem, like if many people are getting sick, they need to ask permission from a group of important people called Congress. This rule helps everyone know what the government is doing and why, making sure we all stay safe together.
H. J. RES. 146 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. J. RES. 146 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress that seeks to disapprove and nullify a rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule was about making it clear whether Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and some other...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some people in Congress want to stop a new rule that helps certain immigrants get health insurance help. If this bill passes, those immigrants wouldn't get the new kinds of help to pay for their health care.
H. J. RES. 144 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to Definition of Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:623
H. J. RES. 144 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives within the Department of Justice. This rule concerns the definition of what it means to be "engaged in the business" as a firearms dealer....
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule from being used that changes who is considered a person selling guns as a business. They're using a special power to say, "No, we don't want this rule."
H. J. RES. 197 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission relating to Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2024.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:194
H. J. RES. 197 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This rule deals with fee schedules and recovering fees for the fiscal year 2024. If Congress approves this resolution, the NRC's rule will...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 197 is a message from people in Congress saying they don’t like a new fee plan made by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and they want to make sure it doesn't happen. This plan is about how they charge for certain things in 2024, and Congress is saying, "Let's stop it before it starts!"
H. R. 10300 — To provide for congressional review of rules with respect to which the agency explicitly relied on Chevron deference in the notice of proposed rulemaking or a Federal court upheld the rule based on Chevron deference.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,187
H.R. 10300, known as the “Congressional Re-Review Act” or the “Chevron Re-Review Act,” proposes a system for Congress to review rules that relied on Chevron deference, a legal doctrine previously used to uphold agency rules. The bill responds to a Supreme Court decision that overturned...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there was a rule that said, "If someone is doing something, we listen to them because they know best." H.R. 10300 is like saying, "We want to look over those rules again to make sure they're still good," because a big group said we don't have to just trust them anymore.
S. 5220 — To establish a process for expedited consideration of legislation relating to decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,439
S. 5220, known as the "Supreme Court Review Act of 2024," aims to create a faster process for Congress to address Supreme Court decisions that interpret federal laws or the Constitution, especially if they potentially reduce individual rights. The bill outlines specific timelines and...
Simple Explanation
The "Supreme Court Review Act of 2024" is like a new rulebook that helps Congress quickly talk about and decide on changes if the Supreme Court makes a decision that might take away some people's rights. It sets up a fast way for them to discuss and agree on what to do next when this happens.
H. J. RES. 109 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
May 01, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:395
H. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule in question is related to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121," which was published in the Federal Register on...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 109 is like a big group of grown-ups in charge saying they don’t agree with a special rule made by a team that helps keep track of money in businesses. They want to make sure this rule stops so it doesn’t change how things work with money rules.
H. J. RES. 136 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:756
H. J. Res. 136 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule is about regulating emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting from the model year 2027. By passing this resolution, Congress...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a plan from the Environmental Protection Agency that wants newer cars and trucks, starting from 2027, to be cleaner for the environment. If Congress says "no," then the plan won't happen.
H. R. 6323 — To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,790
H.R. 6323 seeks to change how the United States handles waiver authorities concerning sanctions imposed on Iran's financial sector. Specifically, the bill amends previous defense acts to require a review period by Congress before the President can issue a waiver to lift these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 is a plan that says if the President wants to change some rules about not trading with Iran's banks, Congress first needs to check and give the thumbs up or down. This helps make sure everyone's okay with it before any big changes happen.
H. R. 9735 — To amend title 31 of the United States Code and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to automatically increase the debt limit for the fiscal year of a budget resolution, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,980
H.R. 9735, titled the “Responsible Budgeting Act,” seeks to amend existing U.S. code to streamline the process of increasing the national debt limit. Under this bill, if Congress adopts a budget resolution with a specific debt-to-GDP ratio, a joint resolution automatically...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9735, called the "Responsible Budgeting Act," is like a rule that lets the country's leaders automatically adjust how much the country can borrow if they agree on a money plan, but if they don't, the President can make a suggestion on how to borrow enough money, and everyone must decide quickly if they agree with the plan.
H. R. 6323 — An Act To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,505
H.R. 6323, known as the “Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023,” modifies the rules around the President's ability to waive certain sanctions on Iran's financial sector. The bill requires the President to submit reports to Congress before issuing specific waivers and sets a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 wants to change how the President can decide not to put certain punishments on Iran's banks. Before the President can skip the punishments, he has to tell Congress, and they get to look at it before saying yes or no.
H. R. 7455 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,552
H.R. 7455, known as the “Sunset Act of 2024,” aims to increase Congressional oversight of federal agency rulemaking by establishing a system where major rules expire after 10 years unless Congress approves an extension. The bill would require agencies to review and report on a portion of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when government agencies create important rules, these rules will automatically end after 10 years unless Congress decides to keep them. This way, Congress gets to check and decide if those rules are still needed.
H. J. RES. 125 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions.
September 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:403
H. J. RES. 125 is a joint resolution that aims to block a rule set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This rule pertains to how large financial institutions should manage risks related to climate change. Congress expresses its disapproval of this rule,...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, H. J. RES. 125 is about Congress saying "no" to a rule that wanted big banks to think about risks from climate change. If Congress agrees, the rule will not count anymore, but it's not clear what will happen instead.

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