Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 495

Bill 118 hres 495 is a legislative package that includes several different pieces of legislation for consideration by the US Congress. The first part of the bill, H.J. Res. 44, focuses on providing congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'". This resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The second part of the bill, H.R. 277, aims to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require that major rules of the executive branch must receive approval through a joint resolution in order to have legal force and effect.

The third part of the bill, H.R. 288, seeks to amend title 5, United States Code, in order to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. The fourth part of the bill, H.R. 1615, prohibits the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves. The fifth and final part of the bill, H.R. 1640, prohibits the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", among other purposes. Overall, Bill 118 hres 495 covers a range of topics including firearms regulations, executive branch rule-making procedures, agency interpretations of laws, energy conservation standards, and the use of Federal funds for specific purposes. The bill will be considered by Congress for potential passage into law.

Congressional Summary of HRES 495

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

H.J. Res. 44 (nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces", which establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act),
H.R. 277 (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 or the REINS Act of 2023, which revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking, including by establishing a congressional approval process for a major rule),
H.R. 288 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA, which authorizes courts, when reviewing agency actions, to decide questions of law without giving deference to the agency's interpretation),
H.R. 1615 (Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to regulate gas stoves in a manner that prohibits their sale or use or substantially increases their price), and
H.R. 1640 (Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act).

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Current Status of Bill HRES 495

Bill HRES 495 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 13, 2023. Bill HRES 495 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023. Bill HRES 495's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 495

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Congress

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- House of Representatives

- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 495

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.