Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This resolution seeks to allow for expedited consideration of two separate bills. The first bill (H.R. 471) focuses on improving forest management practices on National Forest System lands, Bureau of Land Management lands, and Tribal lands to address overgrown, fire-prone forests. The second bill (S. 5) directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens charged with theft. This resolution streamlines the process for debating and amending both bills within the House.
Key provisions
- Allows expedited consideration of H.R. 471 regarding forest management.
- Allows expedited consideration of S. 5 regarding alien custody for theft offenses.
- Waives all points of order against consideration of both bills.
- Limits debate on each bill to specified times.
- Sets rules for amendment process, including time limits and restrictions on amendments.
- Provides for a single motion to recommit on each bill.
- Specifies debate time and committee member control for S. 5.
Who is affected
- National Forest System lands users
- Bureau of Land Management land users
- Tribal nations
- Immigrants charged with theft
- Homeland Security officials
Notable changes
- Streamlines the legislative process for two distinct bills.
- Waives standard points of order to expedite consideration.
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