Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1174

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Last Updated

2026-06-11T23:41:29Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 1174 is a procedural resolution that sets special rules for the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly consider and vote on three specific bills amending the Clean Air Act (H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409) and one resolution supporting tax policies for working families (H. Res. 1156). It waives objections (points of order) and limits debate to speed up the process.

Key Provisions

• Bills for Consideration (Section 1 and 2):
• Allows immediate debate and voting on:
• H.R. 6387: Updates Clean Air Act rules for handling air quality data affected by rare events (exceptional events) or actions to reduce wildfire risks.
• H.R. 6398: Changes Clean Air Act procedures for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review proposed laws.
• H.R. 6409: Clarifies Clean Air Act standards for air pollution coming from outside the U.S.
• Treats bills as already read; waives all objections to their consideration or content.
• Limits process to: 1 hour of debate (split equally between the Energy and Commerce Committee chair and ranking minority member or designees) and one motion to send back to committee (recommit).
• Forces a vote without delays after debate.
• Additional Resolution (Section 3):
• Allows consideration of H. Res. 1156 (expressing support for tax policies aiding working families).
• Waives objections; treats as read.
• Limits to 1 hour of debate (split between Ways and Means Committee chair and ranking minority member or designees), then forces vote.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This resolution itself does not change any laws; it is a House rule that streamlines floor procedures.
• The referenced bills would amend the Clean Air Act (a major U.S. environmental law from 1970) if passed, but their details are summarized above without full text here.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: Speeds EPA-related Clean Air Act changes, potentially easing regulations on air quality data, legislative reviews, and foreign emissions.
• On Citizens: Could affect air quality monitoring (e.g., excusing wildfire impacts), influencing environmental protections in wildfire-prone or border areas.
• On House Operations: Reduces time and objections for these measures, allowing faster votes but limiting amendments or challenges.
• International Relations: H.R. 6409 may adjust how U.S. standards apply to foreign pollution, potentially affecting diplomacy with neighbors like Canada or Mexico.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• House Members and Committees: Energy and Commerce (leads on Clean Air bills) and Ways and Means (leads on tax resolution); majority party gains efficiency, minority gets equal debate time.
• EPA: Faces potential regulatory changes on data handling, reviews, and foreign emissions.
• Environmental Groups and Industries: Affected by air quality rules (e.g., utilities, forestry, border communities).
• Working Families/Taxpayers: Indirectly via H. Res. 1156's non-binding support for family tax policies.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Procedural: Uses House rules to bypass standard debate/amendment processes, which is common but can spark claims of limiting minority input (protected under House precedents, not Constitution).
• Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's rule-making power (Article I); no direct court challenges likely.
• Political: Fast-tracks environment and tax measures, possibly advancing majority priorities amid partisan divides on regulation and taxes. Non-binding H. Res. 1156 signals policy stance without legal force.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-04-15: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H2892) (Roll call 112)
• 2026-04-15: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 211 (Roll no. 111). (Roll call 111)
• 2026-04-15: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2898-2899)
• 2026-04-15: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1174, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
• 2026-04-15: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1174.
• 2026-04-15: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2892-2898)
• 2026-04-15: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
• 2026-04-15: The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
• 2026-04-15: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-609, by Mr. Langworthy.

Bill Versions

• Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)
• Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (4 pages)

Related Bills

• H.R. 6387 (119th Congress)
• H.R. 6398 (119th Congress)
• H.R. 6409 (119th Congress)
• H.Res. 1156 (119th Congress)