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HRES 53

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Austin Scott

HRES 53 streamlines debate on two bills: one to improve forest management and another to empower Homeland Security to detain individuals charged with theft.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 53

Summary of HRES 53

Bill Number: HRES 53
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection.
Primary Sponsor: Austin Scott (GA)

Purpose and Intent

House Resolution 53 (HRES 53) provides for the consideration of two significant legislative measures:
1. H.R. 471 - A bill aimed at expediting processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to improve forest management on National Forest System lands, Bureau of Land Management lands, and Tribal lands. The goal is to restore resilience to overgrown and fire-prone forested areas.
2. S. 5 - A bill that mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody individuals charged with theft in the United States.

Key Provisions

Consideration of H.R. 471 (Fix Our Forests Act)

  • Structured Rule: The resolution allows for a structured debate on H.R. 471, waiving all points of order against its consideration.
  • Debate: One hour of general debate is allocated, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Amendments: Only amendments printed in the Committee report are permitted. Each amendment can only be offered in a specified order and is subject to a set time for debate.
  • Final Passage: The resolution allows for one motion to recommit, facilitating further discussion before a final vote.

Consideration of S. 5 (Laken Riley Act)

  • Closed Rule: The resolution provides for a closed rule for S. 5, meaning no amendments can be made during the debate.
  • Debate: Similar to H.R. 471, one hour of general debate is allocated, controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

Impact

Affected Parties

  • Forest Management: H.R. 471 is expected to impact federal and state agencies involved in forest management, as well as local communities that rely on healthy forest ecosystems.
  • Law Enforcement: S. 5 will affect the operations of the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies dealing with theft-related charges against aliens.

Procedural Aspects

  • The resolution was reported by the House Committee on Rules with a vote of 9 to 3.
  • The House agreed to the resolution by a recorded vote of 213 to 204 on January 22, 2025.
  • The resolution allows for expedited consideration of both bills, aiming for a streamlined legislative process.

Conclusion

HRES 53 facilitates the legislative process for two important bills addressing environmental management and law enforcement. By waiving points of order and structuring debate, the resolution aims to ensure efficient discussion and decision-making in the House of Representatives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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