Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
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This resolution would set the House's debate rules for considering four separate measures: a bill repealing federal building energy efficiency standards, a resolution praising rural communities, a bill overhauling Endangered Species Act permitting, and a bill easing geothermal drilling permit requirements.
It is a procedural rule governing floor debate time and amendment terms rather than a substantive policy change itself, though it clears the path for votes on several energy and environmental bills.
What this bill would do
What it would do
The resolution would establish the terms of House floor debate for four separate measures rather than enact any policy itself. It would allow consideration of H.R. 4690 (repealing certain federal building energy efficiency standards) with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit; H. Res. 1182 (a resolution supporting rural communities) with one hour of debate; H.R. 1897 (amending the Endangered Species Act's permitting and conservation-incentive provisions) using a substitute text from a Rules Committee print, with one hour of debate and a motion to recommit; and H.R. 5587 (waiving federal drilling permits and National Environmental Policy Act requirements for certain geothermal activities) with similar debate terms.
It waives points of order against considering each bill and against provisions within them, and treats each bill as read. The resolution does not itself change energy, environmental, or wildlife law — it only structures how and when the House debates and votes on the other measures.
Key provisions
- 1Would allow consideration of H.R. 4690 repealing certain federal building energy efficiency standards, with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit, waiving points of order
- 2Would allow consideration of H. Res. 1182 supporting rural communities, treated as read, with one hour of debate before adoption
- 3Would allow consideration of H.R. 1897 amending Endangered Species Act permitting and conservation incentives, substituting Rules Committee Print 119-23 text, with one hour of debate and a motion to recommit
- 4Would allow consideration of H.R. 5587 waiving federal geothermal drilling permits and exempting certain activities from National Environmental Policy Act review, with one hour of debate and a motion to recommit
Who would be affected
Members of the House of Representatives, who would operate under the specified debate time limits and amendment restrictions; and, indirectly, anyone affected by the four underlying bills (building owners subject to energy standards, rural communities, developers and landowners dealing with Endangered Species Act permitting, and geothermal energy companies) once those bills reach the floor.
Why it matters
By waiving points of order and limiting debate and amendments, the resolution determines how much scrutiny and floor input each of the four bills receives before a final vote. Its practical effect is procedural, but it directly enables votes on substantive energy, environmental, and wildlife policy changes that would otherwise face more debate or amendment opportunities.
What would change
Effective dates
- The floor consideration terms for all four measures
Legislative status & sources
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Official CRS summary
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Legislative subjects
Congress; House of Representatives; Legislative rules and procedure
Committee report
H. Rept. 119-618