Congress Overturns 23 Federal Agency Rules Using Congressional Review Act

According to a Congressional Research Service (CRS) report updated October 1, 2026, the 119th Congress has overturned 23 federal agency rules using the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Since its enactment in 1996, Congress has used the CRA to overturn a total of 43 federal agency rules, demonstrating a significant use of legislative power to disapprove and nullify executive branch regulations.