A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".

2/27/2025, 1:55 PM
Congress
119

Number
SJRES - 17

Introduced on
2025-02-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cosponsors
John Barrasso
Mike Lee
Mike Rounds

Variations and Revisions

2/6/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 SJRes 17 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture regarding "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of the rule, which likely means that lawmakers believe the rule is not in the best interest of the public or does not align with their priorities. The specific details of the rule and why it is being targeted for disapproval are not provided in the summary.

Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 17 is a legislative effort to challenge and potentially overturn a rule put forth by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. The resolution will need to go through the legislative process in Congress before any action can be taken on the rule.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action2/6/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.