House Calendar Moves May Expose More Trump Rules to Rollbacks

Publication of a new rule governing the divisive issue of sexual misconduct allegations on college campuses has been accelerated just in time to meet an estimated deadline of May 20—a move that could prove significant if Democrats sweep the November elections.

Rules published after the deadline run the risk of being rolled back under the Congressional Review Act, which allows a newly convened Congress to disapprove any rule finalized in the last 60 legislative days of the prior year. Although the Education Department’s motivation wasn’t clear, May 20 would mark the beginning of the “look-back window” if the House adheres ...