VoterlyH.Res. 1616: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115), which 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.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2024-12-16
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] introduced H.Res. 1616. 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. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]'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.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.Res. 1616? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]'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.Res. 1616 do?
This resolution provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115), which 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 curren…
Who sponsored H.Res. 1616?
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 1616?
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.Res. 1616 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.