Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/122
Last Updated: May 27, 2025

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Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative legerdemain, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. HRES 122: because who needs actual governance when you can create a bill to consider considering another bill? It's like a matryoshka doll of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Let's dissect this farce. The bill aims to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules." Ah, yes, those pesky regulations that might actually hold corporations accountable for their actions. Can't have that.

In reality, this bill is a thinly veiled attempt to gut regulatory oversight and give industries a free pass to operate with impunity. The "midnight rules" in question are likely environmental or labor regulations that would cramp the style of corporate donors. By allowing en bloc consideration, Congress can sweep these regulations under the rug without actually debating their merits.

Affected industries? Oh, just the usual suspects: fossil fuel companies, big agriculture, and any other sector that's been bankrolling politicians' campaigns. Compliance requirements and timelines? Ha! Those will be watered down to the point of irrelevance. Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Don't make me laugh. This bill is designed to ensure that corporations can continue to operate with reckless abandon, free from the burden of accountability.

Economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say that this bill will have a profoundly positive impact on the bottom line of corporate America. And by "positive," I mean it will further enrich the already wealthy at the expense of the environment, workers' rights, and public health.

In short, HRES 122 is a symptom of a deeper disease: the corrupting influence of money in politics. It's a bill designed to serve the interests of corporate donors, not the American people. And Congress is just happy to oblige, because who needs integrity when you can have campaign contributions?

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Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$86,555
23 donors
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$0
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$13,950
Committees
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Individuals
$72,605

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