How HR 142 changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to require that major rules of the executive branch will only take effect if approved by a joint resolution of Congress.

• 5 U.S.C. 801

  (3) A major rule relating to a report submitted under paragraph (1) shall take effect upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval described in section 802 or as provided for in the rule following enactment of a joint resolution of approval described in section 802, whichever is later.

  This change establishes that major rules cannot take effect until a joint resolution of approval is enacted.

• 5 U.S.C. 801

  (b)(1) A major rule shall not take effect unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval described under section 802. → (b)(1) A major rule shall not take effect unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval described under section 802.

  This clarifies that the requirement for a joint resolution of approval is essential for major rules to take effect.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (1) For purposes of this section, the term `joint resolution' means only a joint resolution addressing a report classifying a rule as major pursuant to section 801(a)(1)(A)(iii) that—

  This defines what constitutes a 'joint resolution' specifically for major rules.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (2) After a House of Congress receives a report classifying a rule as major pursuant to section 801(a)(1)(A)(iii), the majority leader of that House (or his or her respective designee) shall introduce (by request, if appropriate) a joint resolution described in paragraph (1)—

  This change mandates that the majority leader must introduce a joint resolution for major rules within a specified time frame.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (3) A joint resolution described in paragraph (1) shall not be subject to amendment at any stage of proceeding.

  This ensures that the joint resolution for major rules cannot be amended, simplifying the approval process.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (b) A joint resolution described in subsection (a) shall be referred in each House of Congress to the committees having jurisdiction over the provision of law under which the rule is issued.

  This provides a clear directive for referral of joint resolutions to appropriate committees.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (c) In the Senate, if the committee or committees to which a joint resolution described in subsection (a) has been referred have not reported it at the end of 15 session days after its introduction, such committee or committees shall be automatically discharged from further consideration of the resolution and it shall be placed on the calendar.

  This creates a rule for automatic discharge of joint resolutions from committee if not acted upon within 15 session days.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (d)(1) In the Senate, when a joint resolution described in subsection (a) is reported, a vote on final passage of the resolution shall be taken on or before the close of the 15th session day after the resolution is reported by the committee or committees to which it was referred, or after such committee or committees have been discharged from further consideration of the resolution.

  This requires a vote on the resolution within a specified timeframe after it is reported, ensuring timely legislative action.

• 5 U.S.C. 802

  (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any rule issued by a Federal agency that relates to the expenditure of funds.

  This exempts rules related to expenditure from the approval requirement, maintaining a distinction in rule types.

• 5 U.S.C. 804

  (3) The requirements established under this section do not apply to rules or regulations that are exempt under section 803.

  This clarification ensures that certain rules are clearly not subject to this approval process, distinguishing them from major rules.