The Problem: “Midnight Regulations”
When a president is on the way out, agencies often rush through sweeping new rules in the final weeks of an administration. These “midnight regulations” are pushed through with little transparency, debate, or accountability.
It’s a cynical move: leaving behind costly, long-lasting mandates for the next administration and Congress to deal with — without giving the American people any real voice in the process.
The Solution: Give Congress the Final Say
The Midnight Rules Relief Act prevents unelected bureaucrats from locking in last-minute rules that bypass oversight. It allows Congress to review and repeal multiple regulations at once through the Congressional Review Act (CRA), instead of wasting time on them one by one.
That means no more regulatory “landmines” planted in the dark of night.
How It Works
- Targets late-term regulations pushed through in the last year of a presidency.
- Expands Congressional review so lawmakers can block entire batches of rules together.
- Restores accountability by making sure major policy changes go through elected representatives, not last-minute maneuvers.
- Saves time and taxpayer money by clearing away unnecessary, duplicative, or politically motivated rules.
Why It Matters
Americans deserve laws made in the light of day — not buried in the fine print of rushed regulations. The Midnight Rules Relief Act makes government more accountable, transparent, and responsive.
It ensures that no outgoing administration can tie the hands of the next one or the people they serve.