BLOCK Act

The BLOCK Act establishes a new congressional review process for federal agency regulations. It requires agencies to submit detailed reports to Congress before rules take effect, including cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, and information on how the public can access supporting data. Major rules (those costing $50 million or more annually) must be approved by Congress within 30 session days to take effect, while nonmajor rules can be disapproved within 60 days through a congressional resolution. This process affects all federal agencies that issue regulations, requiring them to provide comprehensive information about proposed rules before implementation. The bill also creates an annual review process for existing rules, requiring Congress to approve them within 90 days or they will expire.