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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

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Summary of Bill HRES 177

Bill 119 H.Res. 177 is a legislative package that addresses three separate joint resolutions seeking congressional disapproval of rules submitted by various government agencies.

The first joint resolution, H.J. Res. 42, focuses on the Department of Energy's rule regarding the "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards." This rule pertains to certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment.

The second joint resolution, H.J. Res. 61, targets the Environmental Protection Agency's rule on "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing." This rule aims to regulate emissions from rubber tire manufacturing facilities to protect air quality and public health. The third joint resolution, S.J. Res. 11, addresses the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's rule on the "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources." This rule is designed to safeguard marine archaeological sites and artifacts from potential damage or destruction. The bill provides for the consideration of these joint resolutions in Congress, allowing lawmakers to vote on whether to disapprove of the rules submitted by the respective agencies. This legislative package reflects Congress's oversight role in reviewing and potentially overturning regulations that impact various sectors of the economy and environment.

Congressional Summary of HRES 177

This resolution provides for the House of Representatives to consider the following measures:

  • H.J. Res.42, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment
  • H.J. Res. 61, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing; and
  • S.J. Res. 11, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.

Under the resolution, all points of order against consideration of each measure are waived; the measures shall be considered as read; and all points of order against provisions in the measures are waived. The resolution further provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure (and any amendment thereto) to final passage without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.

Current Status of Bill HRES 177

Bill HRES 177 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 4, 2025. Bill HRES 177 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HRES 177's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 177

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
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 177

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 177

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

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