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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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Summary of Bill HRES 426

The bill, House Resolution 426 of the 119th Congress, was introduced on May 19, 2025. It provides for the consideration of two joint resolutions for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The first joint resolution is related to a rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury regarding the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. The second joint resolution pertains to a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning the "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act." Additionally, the bill waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Congressional Summary of HRES 426

This resolution provides for the consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31, which nullify specified agency rules, and certain resolutions related to establishing budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034. 

The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of S.J. Res. 13, which nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act, and S.J. Res. 31, which nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

The resolution also waives a House rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of May 23, 2025, relating to Title II of H.Con. Res. 14. Title II sets forth instructions to House and Senate committees to develop legislation related to budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034.

Current Status of Bill HRES 426

Bill HRES 426 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 20, 2025. Bill HRES 426 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025.  Bill HRES 426's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 426

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 426

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 426

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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