SJR4 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Congress, urged to adopt Regulation Freedom Amendment

Summary

A Senate joint resolution urges Congress to propose a Regulation Freedom Amendment that would require congressional approval for federal regulations when one quarter of members oppose them.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the Regulation Freedom Amendment would require that whenever 1/4 of either the U.S. House or Senate submits a written opposition to a proposed federal regulation, a majority vote in both chambers is needed to adopt that regulation. The amendment would not require the President's approval and could not be waived by a future Congress or President. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to members of Congress and to state legislative leaders.

Who It Affects

• United States Congress (House and Senate) — would have to approve new federal regulations by majority vote if at least one-quarter of members oppose them, giving Congress a formal veto mechanism.
• Federal regulatory agencies and the President — would face a requirement for bicameral majority approval for proposed regulations, increasing congressional oversight and potentially slowing or blocking rulemaking.

Key Provisions

• The Regulation Freedom Amendment would state that if 1/4 of the House or 1/4 of the Senate transmits written opposition to a proposed federal regulation, a majority vote of both chambers is required to adopt that regulation.
• The amendment would not require the President's approval and could not be waived by a future Congress or President.
• The resolution would require copies of the resolution to be provided to each member of Congress and to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate of each state's legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative