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.
House Rules for Energy and Wildlife Bills
This resolution is currently waiting on the House Calendar for a vote. It sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on four other bills related to energy and the environment. The measure is actively moving forward as it prepares for floor consideration.
Legislative Progress
This is a procedural resolution used only by the House to manage its own schedule. It does not go to the Senate or the president to become a law.
Key Points
- The House Rules Committee has cleared the way for a vote on several bills that would change environmental and energy laws. This procedural step sets the rules for how long lawmakers can talk about the bills and what changes they can suggest.
- One bill in the group would get rid of energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. This is intended to reduce government regulations and potentially lower the initial costs of building or maintaining federal offices.
- Another bill would change the Endangered Species Act to make it easier for private landowners to protect wildlife. It also aims to speed up the process for getting permits to build in areas where protected animals live.
- A third bill focuses on geothermal energy, which is heat from the earth. It would allow companies to start drilling without certain federal permits or environmental studies to help increase energy production.
- Finally, the package includes a resolution to formally support rural communities. It recognizes people in these areas as important providers of food and energy for the rest of the country.
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Milestones
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-618, by Mr. Roy.
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Official Title
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.
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