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House Resolution 354: Setting Rules for Floor Debates on Five Environmental and Land-Use Rules

Original title: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

April 28, 2025

Congressional ProcedureEnvironmental RegulationVehicle EmissionsEndangered SpeciesFederal Rulemaking

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines the legislative path for overturning rules governing vehicle emissions, endangered species protections, and motor vehicle access in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, directly impacting the regulatory authority of the EPA, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Park Service

The agency's rule regarding motor vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is subject to a disapproval resolution.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency's rule regarding the endangered status of the Longfin Smelt is subject to a disapproval resolution.

Environmental Protection Agency

Three of the agency's rules regarding California vehicle emission standards are subject to disapproval resolutions.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules through a joint resolution of disapproval, which requires a simple majority in both chambers and the President's signature. context

Summary

H. Res. 354 establishes the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on five separate s that seek to overturn specific federal environmental and land-use regulations. The resolution sets a one-hour debate limit for each measure and waives standard procedural to expedite the process.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?
It sets the procedural rules for the House to debate and vote on five other resolutions that aim to overturn federal agency rules.
Does this resolution change environmental laws directly?
No, it only establishes the debate process for other resolutions that would, if passed, disapprove of specific federal rules.
How much time will be spent debating these issues?
Each of the five s is allotted one hour of debate time.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines the legislative path for overturning rules governing vehicle emissions, endangered species protections, and motor vehicle access in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, directly impacting the regulatory authority of the EPA, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedhouse4/29/2025voteview

Total

424

Yes

216

No

208

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Coordinated Regulatory Disapproval

The resolution bundles five distinct environmental and land-use rules for simultaneous legislative consideration, indicating a coordinated effort to challenge agency rulemaking authority.

National Park ServiceUnited States Fish and Wildlife ServiceEnvironmental Protection Agency

Connected Entities

bill_numberH.J. Res. 88“Joint resolution regarding California vehicle standards.”Map →
bill_numberH.J. Res. 87“Joint resolution regarding California vehicle standards.”Map →
bill_numberH.J. Res. 78“Joint resolution regarding the Longfin Smelt.”Map →
personMr. Roy“Member of the Committee on Rules who reported the resolution.”Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Subject of the rules regarding California vehicle emission standards.”Map →
bill_numberH. Res. 354“The resolution providing for the consideration of other joint resolutions.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Rules“The committee that reported the resolution.”Map →
organizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Subject of the rule regarding the Longfin Smelt.”Map →
bill_numberH.J. Res. 89“Joint resolution regarding California vehicle standards.”Map →
bill_numberH.J. Res. 60“Joint resolution regarding Glen Canyon motor vehicles.”Map →
organizationNational Park Service“Subject of the rule regarding Glen Canyon motor vehicles.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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