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Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a "climate emergency" in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
9/8/2023, 7:00 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1272
Bill 117 H.Res. 1272 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that requests the President to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives regarding plans to declare a "climate emergency." The resolution aims to gather information on any potential intentions by the President to use emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, within the United States.
The resolution seeks transparency and accountability from the President in regards to any potential actions that could significantly impact the economy and energy sector. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the rationale behind declaring a climate emergency and the potential consequences of invoking emergency authorities to regulate key industries.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1272 serves as a tool for Congress to gather information and ensure proper oversight of any potential actions related to declaring a climate emergency and imposing regulations on industrial activity or energy supply within the United States.
The resolution seeks transparency and accountability from the President in regards to any potential actions that could significantly impact the economy and energy sector. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the rationale behind declaring a climate emergency and the potential consequences of invoking emergency authorities to regulate key industries.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1272 serves as a tool for Congress to gather information and ensure proper oversight of any potential actions related to declaring a climate emergency and imposing regulations on industrial activity or energy supply within the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1272
This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives documents and information about any plans to declare climate change a public health emergency or national emergency in order to regulate aspects of industrial activity or supply and delivery of energy or electric power.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1272
Bill HRES 1272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1272 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1272's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132. as of September 29, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1272
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1272
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Executive Office of the President
- Government information and archives
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1272
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a "climate emergency" in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a "climate emergency" in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
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