Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. | ChamberLight
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House Res.HRES 1174House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
This procedural resolution schedules and sets the rules for House debates on air quality monitoring during wildfires, EPA oversight, and tax policies for families.AI-written
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Sets the rules for House floor debates on three environmental bills and a tax policy resolution, limiting debate to one hour each and clearing procedural hurdles for a final vote.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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In the complex world of DC politics, bills don't just appear on the floor for a vote; they need a 'rule' to give them the green light. This resolution is that green light for significant changes to environmental laws. If this resolution passes, the House can then move to actually vote on whether to change how the government tracks air quality during wildfires and how it handles pollution blowing in from other countries.
For the average person, this matters because it signals which issues the House leadership is prioritizing. By bundling air quality regulations with a resolution on family tax policies, the House is preparing to take a stand on environmental oversight and economic relief for workers. If this resolution fails, those specific bills likely won't be voted on at all in their current form.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Sets a one-hour limit for debate on each of the three Clean Air Act bills.
This prevents long-winded delays and ensures the House moves to a final vote quickly.
PROVISION 02
Waives all 'points of order' against the consideration of the bills.
This is a technical move that prevents lawmakers from using procedural loopholes to block the bills from being discussed.
PROVISION 03
Provides for the consideration of H. Res. 1156 regarding tax policies for working families.
It links environmental regulatory changes with a high-profile economic policy debate.
PROVISION 04
Allows for one 'motion to recommit' for each of the primary bills.
This gives the minority party one last chance to send a bill back to committee for changes before a final vote.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-609, by Mr. Langworthy.
HOUSE · COMMITTEE
APR 15
The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
HOUSE · FLOOR
APR 15
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
CALENDARS
APR 15
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2892-2898)
House Res.HRES 1174House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
This procedural resolution schedules and sets the rules for House debates on air quality monitoring during wildfires, EPA oversight, and tax policies for families.AI-written
Sets the rules for House floor debates on three environmental bills and a tax policy resolution, limiting debate to one hour each and clearing procedural hurdles for a final vote.
In the complex world of DC politics, bills don't just appear on the floor for a vote; they need a 'rule' to give them the green light. This resolution is that green light for significant changes to environmental laws. If this resolution passes, the House can then move to actually vote on whether to change how the government tracks air quality during wildfires and how it handles pollution blowing in from other countries.
For the average person, this matters because it signals which issues the House leadership is prioritizing. By bundling air quality regulations with a resolution on family tax policies, the House is preparing to take a stand on environmental oversight and economic relief for workers. If this resolution fails, those specific bills likely won't be voted on at all in their current form.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Sets a one-hour limit for debate on each of the three Clean Air Act bills.
This prevents long-winded delays and ensures the House moves to a final vote quickly.
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Waives all 'points of order' against the consideration of the bills.
This is a technical move that prevents lawmakers from using procedural loopholes to block the bills from being discussed.
med
Provides for the consideration of H. Res. 1156 regarding tax policies for working families.
It links environmental regulatory changes with a high-profile economic policy debate.
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Allows for one 'motion to recommit' for each of the primary bills.
This gives the minority party one last chance to send a bill back to committee for changes before a final vote.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention by a legislative body, in this case used to set internal House rules.
Point of Order
An objection raised by a lawmaker that the rules of the House are being broken.
Motion to Recommit
A final procedural move that allows the opposing party to send a bill back to a committee, effectively potentially killing it or delaying it for changes.
Previous Question
A motion used to end debate and bring the House to an immediate vote on the matter at hand.
ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTS
APR 15
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-609, by Mr. Langworthy.
COMMITTEE
APR 15
The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
FLOOR
APR 15
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
CALENDARS
APR 15
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2892-2898)