As Congress returns this week, the House is poised to consider legislation that would require federal agencies to seek congressional approval before major rules go into effect.

As one of its first pieces of legislation, the House this week will consider the "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS)" Act.

The legislation passed the House during the last Congress, but never was considered by the Senate. President Obama opposed the legislation, but President-elect Donald Trump has called for loosening federal rules.

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