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 amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act, hardrock mining, endangered species, energy regulations, and combating child trafficking. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills.
Expected Effects
The resolution will allow the House to efficiently consider and potentially pass several pieces of legislation. This includes streamlining environmental reviews, addressing abandoned mines, and modifying regulations related to endangered species and energy. Passage of these bills could lead to changes in environmental policy, energy regulation, and efforts to combat child trafficking.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined environmental review processes, potentially leading to faster project approvals.
- Establishment of a fund for abandoned hardrock mines, addressing environmental hazards.
- Reissuance of regulations regarding the gray wolf, potentially balancing environmental protection and economic interests.
- Review of energy regulations, possibly leading to a more reliable and affordable energy supply.
- Enhanced efforts to combat child trafficking, protecting vulnerable children.
Potential Disadvantages
- Streamlining environmental reviews could lead to less thorough assessments and potential environmental damage.
- Changes to endangered species regulations could negatively impact biodiversity.
- Adjustments to energy regulations might prioritize energy security over environmental concerns.
- Waiving points of order could bypass normal legislative scrutiny.
- Potential for unintended consequences from expedited legislative processes.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with the Constitution, as it governs the process by which the House considers legislation, a power vested in Congress by Article I, Section 1. The specific bills mentioned address various policy areas, and their constitutionality would depend on their individual provisions and how they are implemented. For example, regulations affecting property rights or interstate commerce would be subject to scrutiny under the Fifth Amendment and the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8), respectively.
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).