H. J. Res. 36—Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of...
H.J. Res. 36 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation’’.
Hearing Information
Meeting Information
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 3:30pm H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
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Bill Text
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation". (As introduced)
Hearing Documents
Rule PDF
H. Rept. 115-8PDF
Rule Information
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 74:
Agreed to by record vote of 232-190, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 230-188, on Thursday, February 2, 2017.
MANAGERS: Cole/Polis
1. Closed rule for H.J. Res. 36.
2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution.
4. Provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read.
5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the joint resolution.
6. Provides one motion to recommit.
7. Closed rule for H.J. Res. 37.
8. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
9. Waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution.
10. Provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read.
11. Waives all points of order against provisions in the joint resolution.
12. Provides one motion to recommit.
Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲▼ by that column)
| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version 1 | Lowenthal (CA) | Democrat | Prevents the resolution from taking effect if the President determines that there would be a loss of natural gas royalty revenue to the American taxpayer. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Lowenthal (CA) | Democrat | Prevents the resolution from taking effect if the President determines that there would be an increased risk of asthma attacks in children. | Submitted |
| 3 | Version 1 | Lowenthal (CA) | Democrat | Prevents the resolution from taking effect if the President determines that there would be a loss in small business jobs in the methane waste technology industry as a result of the resolution. | Submitted |
| 4 | Version 1 | Polis (CO) | Democrat | Ensures the “substantially the same” clause doesn’t apply for this resolution. | Submitted |
| 5 | Version 1 | Polis (CO) | Democrat | Allows for findings on the impact of methane, and the impact of the Methane Rule, and due to these findings states the agency shall be allowed to develop a new regulation on the same topic. | Submitted |
Committee Votes
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 18
Motion by Mr. Polis to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers to amendment #4 to H.J. Res. 36, offered by Rep. Polis (CO), which ensures the “substantially the same” clause doesn’t apply for this resolution; and amendment #5 to H.J. Res. 36, offered by Rep. Polis (CO), which allows for findings on the impact of methane, and the impact of the Methane Rule, and due to these findings states the agency shall be allowed to develop a new regulation on the same topic. Defeated: 4–9