VoterlyH.R. 21: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to consider a joint resolution to disapprove multiple regulations that federal agencies have submitted for congressional review within the last 60 legislative days of a session of Congress during the final year of a President's term. Congress may disapprove a group of such regulations together (i.e., "en bloc") instead of the current procedure of considering only one regulation at a time.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-01-03
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 14
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] introduced H.R. 21. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 21? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 21 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to consider a joint resolution to disappro…
Who sponsored H.R. 21?
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] (R) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 21?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 21 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.