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Providing for consideration of bill (H.R. 1644) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to ensure transparency in the development of environmental regulations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 22) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3662) to enhance congressional oversight over the administration of sanctions against certain Iranian terrorism financiers, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

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Summary of Bill HRES 583

Bill 114 HRES 583 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of several important pieces of legislation in the US Congress.

Firstly, the resolution allows for the consideration of H.R. 1644, which aims to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 in order to ensure transparency in the development of environmental regulations. This bill seeks to make the process of creating environmental regulations more open and accessible to the public.

Secondly, the resolution also allows for the consideration of S.J. Res. 22, a joint resolution that provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule relates to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The resolution gives Congress the opportunity to review and potentially overturn this rule. Additionally, the resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 3662, a bill that aims to enhance congressional oversight over the administration of sanctions against certain Iranian terrorism financiers. This bill seeks to ensure that Congress has a greater role in overseeing the implementation of sanctions against individuals who support terrorism in Iran. Overall, Bill 114 HRES 583 sets the stage for important discussions and decisions regarding environmental regulations, water pollution control, and sanctions against terrorism financiers. It outlines the legislative agenda for the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016, and provides a framework for the consideration of these crucial issues in the US Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 583

Bill HRES 583 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2016. Bill HRES 583 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2016.  Bill HRES 583's most recent activity was On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 37). (text: CR H297) as of January 12, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 583

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 583

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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