Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR463

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

Impact

This resolution could significantly alter the existing regulatory landscape by empowering Congress to have a more pronounced say in executive decision-making processes. By requiring a joint resolution for any major rules crafted by executive agencies, it aims to deter the rapid imposition of regulations, thus allowing more thorough consideration and debate within Congress. This can particularly influence areas where regulatory actions have direct implications on public policy and industry practices, possibly leading to a reduction in executive branch overreach.

Summary

House Resolution 463 (H.R. 463) was introduced to provide procedural rules for considering several bills, including H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640. The key focus of H.R. 277 is to amend chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, establishing that major rules from the executive branch will become ineffective unless they are approved by a joint resolution. This legislative move aims to enhance congressional oversight over executive actions and ensure that major regulatory changes receive due legislative scrutiny before implementation.

Contention

Contention surrounding H.R. 463 primarily revolves around the perceived reduction of executive power. Supporters argue that this bill is a necessary mechanism to curb administrative authority, while critics contend that it may impede essential executive actions required for effective governance. Additionally, the bills considered under H.R. 463 bring attention to contentious issues such as the prohibition of using federal funds to ban gas stoves (H.R. 1615) and the pushback against the Secretary of Energy's proposed energy conservation standards (H.R. 1640). These points of discussion encapsulate broader debates on environmental regulation and consumer rights.

Companion Bills

US HB288

Related Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.

US HB277

Related Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.

US HB1615

Related Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act

US HB1640

Related Save Our Gas Stoves Act

US HR495

Related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

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