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HRES 1174

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

119th Congress Introduced by Nick Langworthy

Sets a fast-track, closed-rule process to consider three Clean Air Act amendments on wildfire data, EPA review of legislation, and foreign-emissions standards.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 1174

Summary of H.Res. 1174 (119th Congress)

A House resolution that provides for the consideration of four items on the floor:
- H.R. 6387: Amends the Clean Air Act to revise regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk.
- H.R. 6398: Amends the Clean Air Act concerning EPA review of proposed legislation.
- H.R. 6409: Amends the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside the United States, and related purposes.
- H. Res. 1156: Expresses support for tax policies that support working families.

This summary focuses on the procedural framework established by the resolution, and the substantive topics of the three Clean Air Act-related bills.

1. Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose of H.Res. 1174 is to set the terms for consideration on the House floor of three specific bills (H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409) and a separate resolution (H. Res. 1156).
  • Specifically, the resolution designates a closed-rule process for each bill, waives points of order against consideration and provisions, and provides for limited debate and a single motion to recommit.
  • It also establishes a separate, expedited path to consider H. Res. 1156 expressing support for tax policies benefiting working families, under a closed rule.

2. Key provisions and changes proposed by the bills

Note: H.Res. 1174 itself does not enact policy changes; it regulates how the three Clean Air Act amendments and the tax-policy resolution will be debated and considered. The substantive provisions come from the three listed bills:

  • H.R. 6387 (Air quality data and exceptional events; wildfire risk)

    • Proposal: Amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data that are influenced by exceptional events or actions intended to mitigate wildfire risk.
    • Implications: Changes to how monitoring data affected by wildfires or mitigation activities are treated could affect how such data influences compliance determinations and regulatory decisions.

  • H.R. 6398 (EPA review of proposed legislation)

    • Proposal: Amend the Clean Air Act to clarify or expand the Environmental Protection Agency’s role in reviewing proposed legislation.
    • Implications: Likely alters the process or criteria by which EPA involvement is required or articulated when Congress considers legislation related to air quality.

  • H.R. 6409 (Emissions standards for outside the United States)

    • Proposal: Amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside the United States, and for other purposes.
    • Implications: Could modify how foreign-origin emissions are accounted for under U.S. air quality rules and imports/export considerations, potentially affecting regulatory alignment with international sources.

  • H. Res. 1156 (Tax policies supporting working families)

    • Purpose: Expresses support for tax policies that support working families.
    • Implications: Non-binding resolution signaling congressional sentiment; does not, by itself, impose policy changes, but could influence legislative priorities or messaging.

3. Who and what is affected

  • Federal agencies: Primarily the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in connection with its authority under the Clean Air Act.
  • Air quality data: Regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data subject to exceptional events (such as wildfires) or wildfire mitigation actions.
  • International emissions standards: Standards and regulatory treatment of emissions stemming from sources outside the United States.
  • House procedures: Members, committees (notably the Committee on Rules to which the resolution is referred), and the legislative process for these bills.

4. Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was reported by the Committee on Rules and placed on the House Calendar as Calendar No. 70.
  • It sets a closed-rule path for each bill, meaning:
    • All points of order against consideration are waived.
    • Each bill is considered as read.
    • One hour of general debate per bill, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (for H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409).
    • Each bill allows one motion to recommit.
  • H. Res. 1156 (tax policy resolution) is also scheduled for consideration under a closed rule with one hour of debate.
  • The rule requires no other amendments or motions beyond the allowed ones, streamlining floor time but limiting debate and amendment opportunities.
  • Action history indicates these measures were moved through the Rules Committee with a favorable report (June 2026 reference in accompanying documentation).

Bottom line

H.Res. 1174 is a procedural vehicle establishing a fast-track, closed-rule framework for considering three Clean Air Act amendments related to wildfire data handling, EPA review of legislation, and foreign-emissions standards, plus a tax-policy resolution. The substantive changes would come from H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409, each shaping regulatory treatment of data, EPA-legislative review, and international emissions, respectively. The tax policy item (H. Res. 1156) would be non-binding but signals policy priorities.

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

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