arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Streamlining Disapproval of Last-Minute Government Regulations

This House Resolution aims to simplify the process of rejecting so-called “midnight rules” – regulations introduced by an administration just before the end of its term. This allows citizens to expect a quicker response from Congress to changes that could affect their daily lives, without lengthy procedures.
Key points
Enables faster voting on rejecting multiple controversial regulations at once.
Simplifies parliamentary procedures, potentially speeding up responses to unfavorable regulations.
Increases Congressional oversight over administrative actions, especially at the end of a term.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
VOTING RESULTS
2024-12-17
52%
For 212
Against 197
Abstain 0
Full voting results open_in_new
Status: Adopted
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1616
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2024-12-16
Voting date: 2024-12-17
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 507
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1616.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables faster voting on rejecting multiple controversial regulations at once.
  • Simplifies parliamentary procedures, potentially speeding up responses to unfavorable regulations.
  • Increases Congressional oversight over administrative actions, especially at the end of a term.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 507). (text: CR H7247)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law