HRES 177
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
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Bill overview
This House Resolution seeks to allow Congress to consider three separate joint resolutions aimed at congressional disapproval of specific rules issued by federal agencies. These rules relate to appliance energy standards, rubber tire manufacturing emissions, and the protection of marine archaeological resources. The resolution waives any points of order against considering these joint resolutions and establishes specific debate and amendment procedures.
Key provisions
- Allows consideration of H.J. Res. 42, disapproving a Department of Energy rule on appliance standards.
- Allows consideration of H.J. Res. 61, disapproving an EPA rule on rubber tire manufacturing emissions.
- Allows consideration of S.J. Res. 11, disapproving a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule on marine archaeological resources.
- Waives all points of order against considering the joint resolutions.
- Designates the Committee on Energy and Commerce as the primary committee for debate on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61.
- Designates the Committee on Natural Resources as the primary committee for debate on S.J. Res. 11.
- Limits debate on each joint resolution to one hour, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member.
- Allows only one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers of appliances and tires
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Energy
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 177
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment
; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing
; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources
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That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment’’. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.