Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the I…
Summary
H.Res. 951 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills cover a range of topics including environmental policy, hardrock mining, endangered species, energy regulation, and human trafficking. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills.
Expected Effects
This resolution will allow the House to consider and potentially pass legislation on several key issues. Specifically, it sets the rules for debate, amendment processes, and final passage votes for each of the mentioned bills. The adoption of this resolution is a procedural step to move these bills forward in the legislative process.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined environmental review processes under NEPA.
- Establishment of a fund for abandoned hardrock mines.
- Potential adjustments to regulations affecting the energy sector.
- Enhanced efforts to combat child trafficking.
- Clarification of regulatory requirements for energy infrastructure.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential weakening of environmental protections.
- Possible negative impacts on endangered species (gray wolf).
- Reduced public input in environmental reviews.
- Potential for expedited approval of projects with environmental consequences.
- Possible negative impacts on labor rights and worker conditions.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with Article I, Section 5, which grants each House of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The underlying bills, however, touch on various constitutional aspects. For example, environmental regulations and endangered species acts could be debated under the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8), while measures against human trafficking align with Congress's power to enforce laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).