Bill · H.J.Res. 125· House(119-HJRES-125)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Lizzie Fletcher
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule concerns the "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act." The resolution also references a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office. This letter concluded that the policy statement in question is a rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution acts on a GAO opinion to invalidate an agency policy statement through congressional oversight.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution limits the authority of a federal agency (HHS) by nullifying a rule regarding its administrative procedures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of the Rule: The resolution aims to ensure that the rule regarding the "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act" has no force or effect. This would effectively nullify the policy statement submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power-2
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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