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Congressional Review Act

Congressional Review Act

Does the Congressional Review Act Bar the FCC's Data Breach Reporting Rule?

The Sixth Circuit wrestles with what it means for a regulation to be "substantially the same" as one disapproved by Congress.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 8.13.2025 7:59 PM

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Energy & Environment

Republicans Just Killed California's E.V. Mandate. Will They Regret It?

The vote could set a dangerous precedent and empower progressive policymaking in the future.

Jeff Luse | 5.22.2025 4:00 PM

Congressional Review Act

"Want a Hot Shower? Call Your Congressman," But Not Just to Support a CRA Resolution.

A useful example of how meaningful regulatory reform requires legislative action--and not just the passage of Congressional Review Act resolutions.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 2.26.2025 9:18 AM

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Economics

Congress Could Overturn a New Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees. Good.

Sen. Tim Scott introduced a bill Monday to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's action by invoking the Congressional Review Act.

Eric Boehm | 4.9.2024 12:35 PM

OSHA

Could the OSHA Vaccine-or-Test ETS Fall Prey to the Congressional Review Act?

Several Republicans are seeking to overturn the new OSHA rule. Despite the razor-thin margins in both Houses, a repeal resolution will not get enacted.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.5.2021 9:06 AM

Congressional Review Act

Could Congress Use the Congressional Review Act to Expand Agency Authority?

Two professors have proposed using the CRA to authorize agency actions and avoid the filibuster. Would it work?

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 8.19.2021 5:09 PM

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Congressional Review Act

Democrats Learn to Love the Congressional Review Act (At Least a Little Bit)

Last week, the CRA was used for the first time to repeal regulations adopted by a Republican President.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 6.29.2021 10:00 AM

Administrative Law

Will Democrats Learn to Love the Congressional Review Act?

The CRA may offer Democrats a quick and easy way to repeal Trump Administration regulations, if they are willing to use it.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 1.23.2021 12:26 AM

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