Bills · HRES 672
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 672House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters to voters because it directly influences the transparency and openness of the lawmaking process for significant issues. By placing strict limits on debate and only allowing pre-approved amendments, it can speed up the passage of a major government spending bill and critical decisions about public land use. While this approach can make the legislative process more efficient, it also reduces opportunities for lawmakers to propose alternative ideas, publicly debate controversial points, or challenge bills on procedural grounds.
Voters concerned about government spending, land conservation, environmental regulations, or the level of public input in legislative decisions should pay attention to these procedural rules. They shape the final outcomes of important policies and determine how thoroughly bills are scrutinized before becoming law. If this resolution becomes law, it ensures a faster, more controlled path for these specific bills; if it doesn't, a more open and potentially lengthier debate process could occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets the terms for debate and amendment for H.R. 4553, the energy and water funding bill for fiscal year 2026.
This controls how a major spending bill, affecting many federal programs, will be processed in the House.
PROVISION 02
Limits general debate on H.R. 4553 to one hour and restricts amendments to only those pre-approved by the Rules Committee.
This significantly limits the ability of members to propose changes or thoroughly debate the bill's contents.
PROVISION 03
Waives all procedural objections against considering H.R. 4553 and its specific pre-approved amendments, including those related to certain budget rules.
This removes common obstacles that could delay or alter the bill's passage based on House rules.
PROVISION 04
Establishes specific rules for considering three joint resolutions that would cancel Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land management decisions.
This paves the way for the House to vote on overturning specific federal regulations related to public lands.
PROVISION 05
Limits debate on each of the three BLM rule disapproval resolutions to one hour and waives all procedural objections.
This ensures a swift vote on these resolutions without lengthy discussion or procedural challenges.
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9 EVENTSSEP 3
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-232, by Mr. Griffith.
SEP 3
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
SEP 3
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
SEP 3
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3771-3779)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 672
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Last actionSep 3, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 672House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
