This episode of Congress In Context explores how specific procedural levers, from cloture motions to the Congressional Review Act, serve as the final gatekeepers for the economic and legal security of everyday Americans. By navigating complex maneuvers to advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, lawmakers are attempting to dismantle the regulatory red tape that currently accounts for up to 40 percent of apartment construction costs, a direct strike against the national affordability crisis. Meanwhile, the floor debate over a joint resolution of disapproval highlights how a technical change to administrative timelines—shrinking an appeal window from 30 days to just 10—can fundamentally alter due process, potentially resulting in the summary dismissal ...