AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: May 27, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Modifies the Congressional Review Act to permit disapproval of multiple regulations under one joint resolution, rather than requiring separate resolutions for each regulation
- Applies to regulations submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term
- Current law requires each joint resolution of disapproval to address only one regulation
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Would streamline the Congressional disapproval process for end-of-term regulations by reducing the number of separate votes required
- The bill does not specify which portion of the final year qualifies, or how many regulations may be grouped together—details not established in the official summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Introduced in Senate on January 21, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably on August 6, 2026
- Committee reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026
- Bill placed on Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 564) on September 14, 2026
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Aug 6, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jan 21, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jan 21, 2025 — Introduced in Senate