**House Republicans Move to Roll Back Environmental Protections**

Chamber
house

15 days ago - Politics

Congress Takes Steps to Change Environmental Rules

In a recent vote, House Republicans approved a resolution that could significantly change environmental protections for both wildlife and vehicles. This decision will allow Congress to look at and possibly reject important rules set by agencies like the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The vote focused on several joint resolutions, including rules that impact the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and vehicle pollution controls in California. If Congress moves forward with this resolution, they could block rules that help keep air clean and protect certain fish species, like the Longfin Smelt. For example, there are rules that limit how much pollution heavy-duty trucks can emit. If these rules are rejected, it could lead to more air pollution, making it harder for people to breathe and threatening vulnerable wildlife.

During the discussions, members of Congress had the opportunity to share their thoughts on each rule before any decisions were made. This means that everyone in Congress got a chance to express their opinions.

The outcome of this vote will have significant effects on how environmental protections work. Approving this resolution can mean moving towards weaker regulations, which could make some groups worried about the health of our planet. It’s important for everyone to pay attention to these changes because they could directly affect the air we breathe and the animals we share our environment with.

This is a resolution that allows Congress to review and decide on several important rules that affect national parks and environmental protection.

  1. Stopping Harmful Rules: Congress wants to block rules from the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about how certain vehicles and engines pollute the environment. This means they are trying to stop rules they believe are not good for the environment.

  2. Specific Rules Affected:

    • A rule about vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
    • A rule about protecting the Longfin Smelt fish in San Francisco Bay.
    • Several rules from the EPA about vehicle pollution standards in California, which include rules about heavy-duty vehicles and clean trucks.

  3. Debate and Voting: There will be set times for discussion on these rules, allowing Congress members to share their opinions before they vote.

  4. Impact on Health and Environment: If Congress blocks these rules, it could lead to more pollution, which can harm people's health and the environment. On the other hand, some believe it is important to focus on economic growth and jobs.

  5. Decision Process: Congress will evaluate these resolutions, which may take place until September 30, 2025. They will also be able to make last-minute changes.

This resolution highlights how Congress oversees important environmental rules and considers their potential impacts on both people and nature.

421 votes

Yes

215

No

206

Not Voting

11

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 106).
    Learn more
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 106).
    Learn more
  4. On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 206 (Roll no. 105).
    Learn more
  5. Considered as unfinished business.
  6. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 354, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 354.
  8. Considered as privileged matter.
  9. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  10. Reported in House

    This is a resolution that allows Congress to review and decide on several important rules that affect national parks and environmental protection.

    1. Stopping Harmful Rules: Congress wants to block rules from the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about how certain vehicles and engines pollute the environment. This means they are trying to stop rules they believe are not good for the environment.

    2. Specific Rules Affected:

      • A rule about vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
      • A rule about protecting the Longfin Smelt fish in San Francisco Bay.
      • Several rules from the EPA about vehicle pollution standards in California, which include rules about heavy-duty vehicles and clean trucks.

    3. Debate and Voting: There will be set times for discussion on these rules, allowing Congress members to share their opinions before they vote.

    4. Impact on Health and Environment: If Congress blocks these rules, it could lead to more pollution, which can harm people's health and the environment. On the other hand, some believe it is important to focus on economic growth and jobs.

    5. Decision Process: Congress will evaluate these resolutions, which may take place until September 30, 2025. They will also be able to make last-minute changes.

    This resolution highlights how Congress oversees important environmental rules and considers their potential impacts on both people and nature.

  11. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
  12. The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-83, by Mr. Roy.