Congressional Review Act: What to know about the tool Republicans hope to use to undo Biden rules

Published May 10, 2024 6:00am ET



The Congressional Review Act is a little-known legislative mechanism that could come into extensive use for undoing Biden administration rules if Republicans win the November elections.

The law creates a special process for allowing quick votes to strike down regulations with simple majority votes in both chambers of Congress. Republicans are hoping to gain control of the presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives and use Congressional Review Act resolutions to cancel rules implemented by federal agencies under the Biden administration.

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