Congressional Review Act
Coverage of Congressional Review Act in the Nexus archive.
- Senate Republicans block Dem attempt to end AI prior authorization in Medicare
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to end a Trump administration pilot program using artificial intelligence in Medicare to approve or deny physician-ordered care. A vote to use the Congressional Review Act to terminate the program failed 46 to 50 along party lines.
- Trump needs to finish the job and cancel California’s green carveouts
The article argues that Trump should cancel California's green carveouts, citing the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress that passed the Congressional Review Act to empower Congress to overturn federal agency mandates.
- Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
A lawsuit challenging a logging project in Oregon could disrupt federal management of public lands across the West, affecting industries like mining, logging, and outdoor recreation. The case centers on Congress using the Congressional Review Act to revoke recent land policies, potentially invalidating permits and management plans.
- Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
A lawsuit challenging an Oregon logging project could disrupt federal management of public lands across the West, potentially invalidating permits and management plans for industries like mining, drilling, and logging. The case centers on Congress using the Congressional Review Act to revoke Biden-era policies, raising concerns about legal uncertainty for federal land management.
- Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
A lawsuit challenging a logging project in Oregon could disrupt federal management of public lands across the West, potentially invalidating permits and management plans for activities like mining, logging, and recreation. The case stems from Congress using the Congressional Review Act to overturn Biden-era policies, raising concerns about legal uncertainty for industries and conservation efforts.
- Ninth Circuit questions auto groups’ right to intervene in emissions waiver dispute
The Ninth Circuit questioned automotive industry groups' attempt to intervene in a lawsuit where California and other states challenge federal actions that disapproved of California's stricter emissions standards. The auto groups argue their economic interests are harmed if California's standards are upheld, but judges expressed skepticism about their eligibility to intervene. The case involves the Clean Air Act and the Congressional Review Act.
- California lawsuit challenges Trump’s effort to revoke auto emissions rules
California filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to roll back the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The Trump administration used the Congressional Review Act to submit four of California’s emissions waivers for congressional review, aiming to limit the state’s authority to set stricter pollution rules.
- California lawsuit challenges Trump’s effort to revoke auto emissions rules
California filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to revoke the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The Trump administration has targeted California’s waiver authority under federal clean air laws, using the Congressional Review Act to submit four of California’s waivers for congressional review.
- California lawsuit challenges Trump’s effort to revoke auto emissions rules
California has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to revoke the state’s vehicle emissions standards. The dispute centers on California’s long-standing federal waivers to set stricter emissions rules, which Trump’s administration is targeting through the Congressional Review Act. The state argues that revoking these waivers is unlawful and vows to defend its regulatory authority.
- California sues EPA over bid to revoke waivers for stricter emission standards
California sued the Trump administration over its attempt to revoke Clean Air Act waivers allowing stricter emission standards. The state argues the EPA illegally reclassified the waivers as rules to invoke the Congressional Review Act, undermining California's authority to regulate emissions.
- Democrats Seek To Spotlight Rising Health Costs by Forcing Vote on Trump Regulation
Senate Democrats are seeking to force a vote to overturn a Trump administration rule affecting Affordable Care Act enrollment and costs, arguing it will increase out-of-pocket expenses and reduce coverage. The rule, which includes stricter income verification and higher cost limits, is opposed by Democrats who claim it harms consumers amid rising healthcare costs.