CRA Fact Sheet (PDF)
This Regulatory Insight provides a detailed explanation into what the Congressional Review Act is, how it has been utilized, and what effect it has had on the rulemaking process. After providing a break background on the CRA this report reviews the mechanisms for disapproval of rules by the House and Senate, and explains the Special Lookback Provision which may leave you questioning the definition of a "day." Next we dive into what the ramifications are for rules disapproved by Congress, and recaps the types of actions that are subject to CRA disapproval. Additional readings from the Congressional Research Service are also provided.