Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Summary
H. Res. 977 is a resolution providing for the consideration of three bills in the House of Representatives. These bills address diverse issues, including energy policy, manufactured housing standards, and consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending each bill.
It also waives certain points of order to expedite the legislative process.
Expected Effects
If adopted, this resolution will allow the House to consider H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under specific rules.
This includes limited debate time and waivers of certain procedural objections.
Passage of the resolution does not guarantee passage of the underlying bills, but it does clear the way for their consideration.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for energy and appropriations bills.
- Allows for debate and potential amendments to the bills.
- Provides a framework for considering complex legislation.
- Ensures that the House can address important policy matters in a timely manner.
- Facilitates decision-making on energy policy and government funding.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiver of points of order may limit scrutiny of the bills.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough discussion of the issues.
- Expedited process could lead to unintended consequences.
- Potential for partisan disagreements to stall or derail the process.
- Consolidated appropriations bills can hide controversial provisions.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution primarily concerns the legislative procedures of the House of Representatives, as authorized by Article I, Section 5, which grants each house the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The resolution's provisions for waiving points of order and limiting debate are within the House's discretion to manage its legislative agenda. The Constitution grants Congress the power to legislate on matters of energy policy and appropriations, as addressed in the underlying bills.
The resolution itself does not directly infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. However, the content of the underlying bills could potentially raise constitutional issues, depending on their specific provisions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).