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___ Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 6971 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jan 7, 2026

What it does

The bill would require congressional approval before major Executive Orders and major agency rules can take effect, mandating that the President submit detailed reports to Congress and the Comptroller General outlining the basis, classification, and effects of such actions. It establishes a 70-session or legislative day deadline for Congress to enact a joint resolution of approval, after which the order or rule is deemed disapproved if not passed, with limited exceptions for emergencies, national security, or international trade agreements. The bill also creates special procedures for fast-track consideration of such joint resolutions in both the House and Senate, including strict…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 7, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 7, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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