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Congressional Disapproval of HHS Rule on Administrative Procedure Act Adherence

This document concerns the congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule outlined how HHS would adhere to the Administrative Procedure Act. The disapproval means this rule will not take effect, potentially impacting how government agencies develop and implement new regulations, and thus affecting transparency and public participation in the rulemaking process.
Key points
Congress disapproves an HHS rule regarding adherence to the Administrative Procedure Act.
The disapproved rule will have no legal effect, potentially influencing how government agencies create regulations.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_125
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_125.

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 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress disapproves an HHS rule regarding adherence to the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • The disapproved rule will have no legal effect, potentially influencing how government agencies create regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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.

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