HR 1226
Restoring Checks and Balances Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:01 AM
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Bill overview
The Restoring Checks and Balances Act aims to limit the lifespan of new federal regulations. It requires that any rule issued by a federal agency after the bill’s enactment automatically ‘sunset’ – meaning it will expire – five years after it takes effect, unless Congress specifically reauthorizes it. Agencies cannot enforce or revise rules that have ‘sunsetted,’ and the process for reauthorization includes a detailed report to Congress outlining the justification for the rule and any related rules.
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Randy K. Sr. Weber
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