H.R.es177 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for co…
Summary
H.Res. 177 is a resolution providing for the consideration of three joint resolutions in the House of Representatives. These joint resolutions (H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11) aim to disapprove rules submitted by the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, respectively, under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code (Congressional Review Act).
Expected Effects
The adoption of H.Res. 177 will allow the House to debate and vote on disapproving the listed agency rules. This could lead to the overturning of regulations related to energy conservation standards for appliances, national emission standards for rubber tire manufacturing, and protection of marine archaeological resources.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for considering resolutions of disapproval.
- Potential rollback of regulations perceived as burdensome or ineffective.
- Increased congressional oversight of executive agency rulemaking.
- Opportunity for debate and amendment of the joint resolutions.
- Could lead to lower costs for certain industries if regulations are overturned.
Potential Disadvantages
- May weaken environmental and consumer protections if regulations are disapproved.
- Could create uncertainty for businesses that have already complied with the regulations.
- May be perceived as an overreach of congressional power into executive agency functions.
- Potential for partisan gridlock and political maneuvering.
- Disapproval of regulations could have unintended consequences.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 5, which grants each house of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The Congressional Review Act, under which the joint resolutions are being considered, is intended to provide a check on executive branch rulemaking, which aligns with the principle of separation of powers. However, the substance of the underlying regulations and their potential impact on areas such as environmental protection or commerce could raise constitutional questions depending on their scope and justification.
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).