Thanks to a Republican vote to stop California from setting its own auto emissions, Democrats can challenge virtually any Trump administration action, and eat up time on the Senate floor.
Congressional Review Act
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How to Tie Up the Most Precious Resource in Washington
Democrats can use the Congressional Review Act to force votes on many Trump regulatory actions. A decision by Senate Republicans could widen the opportunity.
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Congress Stops CFPB From Capping Overdraft Fees, Monitoring Big Tech
The two Congressional Review Act resolutions now go to President Trump.
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How Republicans Are Flouting the Rules of the Congressional Review Act
Republicans want to expand the CRA into much of what the executive branch does. They may live to regret that.
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The CFPB Shutdown Is Entirely About Payment Apps
Elon Musk and other Big Tech CEOs want to manage your money without any regulatory protections.
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Banks Approve of Republicans Increasing Bank Fees
A Biden-era CFPB rule limiting overdraft fees is under challenge, and lawmakers used bank lobbyists for their testimonials.
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Biden-Era Regulations on Congress’s Chopping Block
Republicans reveal their first targets for the Congressional Review Act. Consumer protection rules may be next.
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Modest FTC Junk Fee Rule Built on Bipartisan Support
Democratic regulators wanted to make sure the rule will survive. Republican support on the commission and popular bills in Congress could get them there.
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How Trump and Congress Could Reverse Biden-Era Regulations
The Congressional Review Act gives Congress the power to nullify federal regulations made at the end of a presidential term.
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A Great Week for American Workers
Thanks to autoworkers, baristas, and some Biden administration agencies