Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of …
Summary
H. Res. 879 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills in the House of Representatives. These include disapproving certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rules related to resource management in Alaska and other areas, denouncing socialism, repealing restrictions on natural gas exports, requiring a report on petrochemical refineries, and addressing policing and justice reform in the District of Columbia. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and voting on these measures.
Expected Effects
The resolution will allow the House to debate and vote on the listed joint resolutions and bills. This could lead to the disapproval of certain BLM rules, changes in energy policy, and revisions to policing and justice reform in D.C. The specific outcomes will depend on the votes of the House members.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined consideration of multiple important bills and resolutions.
- Opportunity for Congress to review and potentially overturn agency regulations deemed inappropriate.
- Focused debate on energy policy and resource management.
- Addresses concerns related to crime and justice in the District of Columbia.
- Allows for a formal denouncement of socialism by the House.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for rushed consideration of complex issues due to waived points of order.
- Limited debate time on each measure, potentially hindering thorough discussion.
- May prioritize certain issues over others, depending on the House leadership's agenda.
- Possible partisan divisions during debates and votes.
- Potential for unintended consequences from repealing or altering existing regulations and laws.
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Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each House of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The resolution sets the rules for considering specific bills and resolutions, which is a power explicitly given to the House. The resolution does not appear to infringe upon any specific rights or liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
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).