Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 1189
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1189House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
This procedural resolution sets the schedule and rules for the House to debate and vote on four bills involving energy efficiency, rural support, wildlife protection, and geothermal drilling.AI-written
INTRO APR 20· LAST ACTION APR 22
READING
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Rule, not the policy
tl;dr
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Clears the path for the House to fast-track votes on repealing federal building energy standards, loosening Endangered Species Act rules, and cutting red tape for geothermal energy drilling.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This matters because it is the final 'gatekeeping' step before the House can vote on major policy changes. The items being scheduled include repealing energy-saving standards for federal buildings and making it easier to drill for geothermal energy by skipping some environmental reviews. If this resolution doesn't pass, the underlying bills effectively get stuck and cannot be voted on by the full House.
Voters should care because the bills being advanced here could significantly change how the government manages endangered species and how much energy federal buildings use. Because this resolution limits debate to just one hour per bill, it ensures a fast-tracked process for these potentially controversial changes to environmental and energy laws.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Sets a one-hour debate limit for the repeal of federal building energy efficiency standards (H.R. 4690).
It forces a quick vote on whether the federal government should stop following certain energy conservation rules for its own buildings.
PROVISION 02
Establishes the process for debating the Endangered Species Act amendments (H.R. 1897).
This moves forward a plan to prioritize certain species over others and give private landowners more incentives for conservation.
PROVISION 03
Waives 'points of order' against the bills being considered.
This prevents lawmakers from using technical procedural objections to block the bills from coming to a vote.
PROVISION 04
Allows for the geothermal energy drilling permit waiver bill (H.R. 5587) to be considered.
This speeds up the legal path for geothermal energy projects by removing certain federal permit requirements and environmental impact studies.
House Res.HRES 1189House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
This procedural resolution sets the schedule and rules for the House to debate and vote on four bills involving energy efficiency, rural support, wildlife protection, and geothermal drilling.AI-written
Clears the path for the House to fast-track votes on repealing federal building energy standards, loosening Endangered Species Act rules, and cutting red tape for geothermal energy drilling.
This matters because it is the final 'gatekeeping' step before the House can vote on major policy changes. The items being scheduled include repealing energy-saving standards for federal buildings and making it easier to drill for geothermal energy by skipping some environmental reviews. If this resolution doesn't pass, the underlying bills effectively get stuck and cannot be voted on by the full House.
Voters should care because the bills being advanced here could significantly change how the government manages endangered species and how much energy federal buildings use. Because this resolution limits debate to just one hour per bill, it ensures a fast-tracked process for these potentially controversial changes to environmental and energy laws.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Sets a one-hour debate limit for the repeal of federal building energy efficiency standards (H.R. 4690).
It forces a quick vote on whether the federal government should stop following certain energy conservation rules for its own buildings.
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Establishes the process for debating the Endangered Species Act amendments (H.R. 1897).
This moves forward a plan to prioritize certain species over others and give private landowners more incentives for conservation.
med
Waives 'points of order' against the bills being considered.
This prevents lawmakers from using technical procedural objections to block the bills from coming to a vote.
high
Allows for the geothermal energy drilling permit waiver bill (H.R. 5587) to be considered.
This speeds up the legal path for geothermal energy projects by removing certain federal permit requirements and environmental impact studies.
GLOSSARY
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Rule
A resolution that sets the terms for the consideration of a bill, such as how long it can be debated and what amendments can be offered.
Points of Order
A formal objection during a meeting that a rule or procedure is being violated.
Previous Question
A motion used to end debate and force an immediate vote on the matter at hand.
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute
A major change that replaces the entire text of a bill with a new version, while keeping the same bill number.
ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTS
APR 22
Considered as unfinished business.
FLOOR
APR 22
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 179 (Roll no. 130).
FLOOR
APR 22
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).
FLOOR
APR 22
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).