Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR495

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution sets a procedural framework for how the House of Representatives will manage debates and votes on this significant set of firearm-related bills. Proponents of this resolution aim to ensure that the legislative process is streamlined, emphasizing a commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights amid growing concerns over rapid regulatory changes by the executive branch. This might effectively alter the existing federal regulatory environment governing firearms, allowing for more influence from Congress over executive agency regulations.

Summary

House Resolution 495 (H.R. 495) was established to facilitate the consideration of several legislative measures regarding firearms and executive regulations. This resolution includes provisions for congressional disapproval of a rule proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that pertains to 'Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces.' Through H.R. 495, there is an expressed intent to challenge regulations perceived as affecting the rights of firearm owners and to shift the regulatory landscape concerning firearm accessories.

Contention

H.R. 495 has generated debate primarily surrounding the implications of disapproving executive regulations concerning firearms. Supporters argue that such congressional oversight is necessary to uphold individual rights and to prevent what they see as overreach by federal agencies, notably the ATF. Critics, however, contend that undermining these regulations could pose risks to public safety and lead to difficulties in effectively regulating firearm markets. The tension between regulatory authority and individual rights is central to the discussions surrounding this resolution.

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 HJR44

Related 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'".

US HR463

Related 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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