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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4596) to ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3797) to establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy.

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Summary of Bill HRES 640

Bill 114 HRES 640 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 4596, aims to help small businesses that provide broadband internet access by reducing regulatory requirements. The goal is to allow these small businesses to focus on expanding broadband access rather than dealing with burdensome regulations.

The second bill, H.R. 3797, focuses on establishing guidelines for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue, implement, and enforce emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. This bill aims to regulate emissions from these units to protect the environment and public health.

Overall, Bill 114 HRES 640 sets the stage for the consideration of these two important pieces of legislation that address issues related to small business broadband providers and environmental regulations for coal refuse energy production.

Current Status of Bill HRES 640

Bill HRES 640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2016. Bill HRES 640 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2016.  Bill HRES 640's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 15, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 640

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
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 640

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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