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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
12/29/2022, 5:48 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 91
Bill 117 hjres 91, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions," is a piece of legislation that aims to overturn a rule proposed by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regarding revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations.
The NEPA is a landmark environmental law that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their proposed actions before making decisions. The CEQ, which oversees the implementation of NEPA, recently proposed revisions to the regulations governing how federal agencies comply with the law.
The bill seeks to disapprove of these proposed revisions, arguing that they would weaken environmental protections and limit public input in the decision-making process. Supporters of the bill believe that the current NEPA regulations are sufficient and that any changes should be made through the legislative process, rather than through administrative rulemaking. Opponents of the bill argue that the proposed revisions are necessary to streamline the NEPA process and reduce regulatory burdens on federal agencies. They believe that the changes would improve efficiency and allow for more timely decision-making on infrastructure projects and other federal actions. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 91 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between environmental protection and economic development in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through Congress to see how it may impact future environmental policy and decision-making processes.
The NEPA is a landmark environmental law that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their proposed actions before making decisions. The CEQ, which oversees the implementation of NEPA, recently proposed revisions to the regulations governing how federal agencies comply with the law.
The bill seeks to disapprove of these proposed revisions, arguing that they would weaken environmental protections and limit public input in the decision-making process. Supporters of the bill believe that the current NEPA regulations are sufficient and that any changes should be made through the legislative process, rather than through administrative rulemaking. Opponents of the bill argue that the proposed revisions are necessary to streamline the NEPA process and reduce regulatory burdens on federal agencies. They believe that the changes would improve efficiency and allow for more timely decision-making on infrastructure projects and other federal actions. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 91 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between environmental protection and economic development in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through Congress to see how it may impact future environmental policy and decision-making processes.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 91
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act rule.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 91
Bill HJRES 91 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2022. Bill HJRES 91 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2022. Bill HJRES 91's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 91
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
52Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 91
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 91
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".
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