S. 164: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.
Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-01-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 164 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 164?
S. 164 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 164 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).