Staff Reports
Congressional Republicans have a plan to undo rules they believe are harmful, but only if they win the 2024 elections. They intend to use a legislative tool called the Congressional Review Act (CRA), as reported by the Washington Examiner. The CRA allows Congress to overturn certain federal agency actions, giving them the power to reject rules put in place by the current administration.
This strategy reflects the conservative viewpoint that many of the rules implemented by President Joe Biden are unfavorable and need to be reversed. The CRA has been used successfully twenty times since its inception in the mid-1990s. It requires agencies to report rules to Congress, which can then pass a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn them.
The current Biden administration is rushing to finalize rules before the end of the month, knowing that these regulations could be subject to Republican cancellation through the CRA. This highlights the urgency felt by both parties as they navigate the political landscape. The Biden administration aims to secure as many rules as possible before they can be challenged.
Conservative viewers may see this as a last-minute push by the Biden administration to cement their policies before potential Republican interference. However, Republicans have other avenues to challenge these rules if the CRA is not applicable. There is a sense of anticipation as both sides prepare for the upcoming political battles and maneuver to advance their respective agendas.
