Kat Cammack

REINS Act

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act would require Congress to approve any new federal regulation that has an annual economic impact of $100 million or more before it can take effect. Currently, agencies can issue major rules without congressional approval unless Congress actively blocks them. This bill reverses that, requiring affirmative votes in both chambers. Supporters say it restores legislative authority over costly regulations, while critics argue it would slow down critical rulemaking on health, safety, and environmental protections.