Allow Congress to overturn multiple federal regulations finalized during the final weeks of a presidential term.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Midnight Rules Relief Act?
The House passed H.R. 77 on February 12, 2025, but the bill has seen no action in the Senate since that date. The Senate must now choose to schedule a vote, but the 60 vote threshold for advancing legislation remains a significant barrier. History shows that many bills passed by the House fail to receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 77 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
212–208
No action since February 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 115 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 115 (118th) →Passed · Feb 12, 2025
Midnight Rules Relief Act passed the House 212–208.
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Who’s behind it
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
