JAPC Act

The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Act (JAPC Act) would establish a dedicated joint committee in Congress to review and evaluate major federal agency regulations. This committee would have the authority to recommend the amendment, repeal, or disapproval of specific rules that agencies plan to implement or have already established.

For everyday citizens, this bill aims to increase legislative oversight of the federal rulemaking process, potentially slowing down or blocking new regulations before they take effect. By creating a streamlined process for Congress to vote on overturning agency rules, the bill seeks to ensure that federal regulations align more closely with the intent of elected lawmakers.