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What's a major rule? Current law defines it as anything that has resulted in, or is likely to result in:

\"An annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more;
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A major rule could take effect for one 90-calendar day period without the approval of Congress if the President determines it is necessary:

Because of an imminent threat to public health or safety or another type of emergency,
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Federal agencies would be kept from allowing any major rule to take effect without congressional review. Courts would also have the authority to review whether an agency has finished all the necessary requirements under this Act before a major rule can take effect.

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