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.

119th Congress Introduced by Morgan Griffith

HRES 672 streamlines the House's consideration of energy and water funding and disapproves BLM rules, impacting resource management and development initiatives.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Purpose and Intent

House Resolution 672 (HRES 672) provides a structured framework for the consideration of several legislative measures, including the appropriations bill for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (H.R. 4553), and three joint resolutions aimed at disapproving specific rules submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The resolution is designed to facilitate the legislative process for these measures in the House of Representatives.

Key Provisions

Consideration of H.R. 4553

Appropriations Bill: H.R. 4553 focuses on making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year 2026.

Structured Rule: The resolution allows for one hour of general debate, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.

Waivers: All points of order against the bill's consideration and provisions for failure to comply with specific rules are waived, allowing for smoother debate and amendment processes.

Amendments: Only amendments printed in the accompanying report are permitted, and they will be considered in a specified order.

Consideration of Joint Resolutions (H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 106)

Disapproval of BLM Rules: Each joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of BLM rules related to resource management plans for specific field offices (Miles City, North Dakota, and Central Yukon).

Closed Rules: These resolutions will be considered under closed rules, meaning no amendments can be made during debate.

General Debate: Each joint resolution will have one hour of general debate, similarly divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources.

Procedural Aspects

Motions to Recommit: Each measure will allow for one motion to recommit, providing an opportunity for further consideration or amendment.

Adoption of Related Resolutions: The resolution also adopts H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 while laying H. Res. 598 on the table.

Impact

The passage of HRES 672 is significant as it sets the stage for the funding of critical energy and water development initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the joint resolutions reflect ongoing legislative efforts to oversee and potentially overturn specific regulatory actions by the BLM, which may impact land management and resource allocation in the affected regions.

Related Bills

H.R. 4553: Appropriations for energy and water development.

H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 106: Joint resolutions for disapproval of BLM rules.

HRES 605, HRES 668: Companion resolutions related to the legislative process.

This summary provides an overview of HRES 672, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and the potential implications for energy and water development funding and land management regulations.

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Summary of HRES 672