Senate GOP gears up to dismantle Biden’s regulations

Senate Republicans, aligning with incoming President Trump, plan to swiftly overturn key Biden administration regulations using the Congressional Review Act within a 60-day window.

Alexander Bolton reports for The Hill.

In short:

The GOP aims to target more than 60 Biden-era rules, including on ozone-depleting substances and a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons.
Resolutions under the Congressional Review Act bypass the filibuster but must be passed quickly after Congress convenes.
The effort coincides with preparations to confirm Trump’s Cabinet and manage Biden’s last-minute executive actions.

Key quote:

“As you know, there’s a 60-day time [limit] on the Congressional Review Act. We’re very confident that President Trump will want to sign every one that we can pass and we can get through the House and the Senate.”

— John Barrasso, Senate Republican whip

Why this matters:

The Congressional Review Act allows a new Congress to nullify late-term regulations, making this period pivotal for reversing policies on climate, consumer protections and financial transparency. The process could shape federal regulations for years and reflect sharp partisan divides on regulatory control.

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