A House bill that would require affirmative congressional approval of major new executive branch regulations faces opposition on many fronts from a group of legal experts who argue that the legislation would allow Congress to arbitrate rules when it lacks technical expertise; is undemocratic and allows Congress to evade responsibility for laws it passes; and tinkers with a regulatory system that may be flawed but has produced much public good over the years. Republicans continue to press for the bill, which they say is needed to give elected officials the ultimate authority over whether a rule
December 30, 2025