Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR191

Introduced
7/18/24  

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Loan Guarantees for Clean Energy Projects".

Impact

If HJR191 is enacted, it will prevent the implementation of the Department of Energy's rule on loan guarantees, which is designed to support clean energy initiatives. This could have significant implications for future clean energy projects, potentially limiting funding opportunities for innovative technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. With loan guarantees being crucial for attracting private investments in renewable energy, disapproving this rule may stifle progress within the clean energy sector.

Summary

HJR191 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding 'Loan Guarantees for Clean Energy Projects.' This resolution is intended to invoke the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows Congress to overrule federal regulations. The rule in question is numbered 88 Fed. Reg. 34419 and was published on May 30, 2023. The primary purpose of this resolution is to prevent the rule from taking effect, effectively nullifying it under congressional authority.

Contention

The discussion around HJR191 is likely to spark debates concerning the balance of power between federal and legislative authority. Supporters of the joint resolution, primarily from the Republican side, may argue that the Department of Energy's rule imposes unnecessary regulatory burdens on businesses and hinders economic growth in the clean energy sector. Conversely, opponents, including Democratic legislators and various environmental advocacy groups, may contend that the disapproval of such regulations undermines essential support for clean energy development, which is necessary for addressing climate change.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HJR180

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings".

US HJR173

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: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".

US HJR184

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: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".

US HJR176

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: Energy Conservation Standards for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products".

US SJR58

A joint resolution 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

US HJR218

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: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

US HJR24

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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

US HJR183

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Circulator Pumps".

US HJR45

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".

US HJR175

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Statutory Updates to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program".

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