119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 1226
Restoring Checks and Balances ActThis bill requires any covered rule issued by a federal agency after this bill's enactment to sunset five years after its effective date unless the rule is specifically reauthorized by Congress.A covered rule generally means a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act, but does not include a ruleissued in accordance with specified formal rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act;issued with respect to a military or foreign affairs function of the United States;that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs certifies is necessary for the enforcement of federal criminal laws;that is limited to agency organization, management, or personnel matters; orthat is necessary due to an imminent threat to human health or safety or any other emergency.An agency may not reissue, enforce, revise, or take other regulatory action related to a covered rule that has sunset.The Office of Management and Budget or the relevant agency may oversee the sunset of covered rules.If the agency that issues covered rules wants to request a reauthorization for such rules, such agency shall submit to Congress a report that includes (1) a justification for such reauthorization, (2) any related covered rules, and (3) any recommendation or request made by the chair or ranking member of an appropriate congressional committee.