Mar 7, 2025 · Overview of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) The CRA requires agencies to submit final rules—major rules, non-major rules, and interim final rules—to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) prior to the rules taking effect.

The Congressional Review Act (CRA) [1] is a law that was enacted by the United States Congress as Subtitle E of the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121 (text)) and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on March 29, 1996.

Aug 29, 2024 · CRS Product Type: Resources: Publication Date: 08/29/2024: Authors: Carey, Maeve P.; Davis, Christopher M.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows Congress to strike down regulations issued by federal agencies. One of the most unique aspects of the CRA is that – for a limited window – the Senate can take up these resolutions under an expedited process, bypassing the usual filibuster threshold of 60 votes and passing a resolution of disapproval ...

The Congressional Review Act (CRA) was enacted to strengthen congressional oversight of federal agencies’ rules. CRA requires federal agencies to submit a report on each new rule to both houses of Congress and to GAO’s Comptroller …

6 days ago · This is the first cryptocurrency bill ever signed into law and the first tax-related Congressional Review Act of Disapproval (CRA) signed into law. “The DeFi Broker Rule needlessly hindered American innovation, infringed on the privacy of everyday Americans, and was set to overwhelm the IRS with an overflow of new filings that it doesn’t ...

6 days ago · NEW YORK (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the regulation that the Biden administration had estimated would save consumers billions of dollars.. The resolution killing the rule, which passed the House 217-211, will now head to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.

CRA allows Congress to review "major" rules issued by federal agencies before the rules take effect. Congress may review and disapprove federal agency rules for a period of 60 days using special procedures. 5 U.S.C. § 802(a).

Feb 12, 2025 · Dubbed the Midnight Rules Relief Act, the push by Republicans implies it would target rules and regulations done in the eleventh hour of the Biden administration.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows Congress to effectively void rules promulgated by federal agencies.