Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 672
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-09-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-06-26T08:07:49Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 672) sets procedural rules for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider and debate H.R. 4553, an appropriations bill funding energy and water development programs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It also establishes procedures for approving three joint resolutions that disapprove specific rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), using the Congressional Review Act (a law allowing Congress to overturn certain federal agency rules). Additionally, it adopts two prior resolutions and sets aside another.

Key Provisions

Consideration of H.R. 4553:
Allows the Speaker to move the House into the Committee of the Whole (a procedural step for debating bills) at any time after adoption.
Waives the initial reading of the bill and any objections (points of order) to starting debate.
Limits general debate to 1 hour, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee (or their designees).
Permits amendments only from a pre-approved list in the Rules Committee report, plus "en bloc" bundles (groups of amendments offered together) and up to 10 "pro forma" amendments per side (simple, non-substantive changes mainly for extra debate time).
En bloc amendments get 20 minutes of debate; individual amendments have debate times specified in the report.
Waives objections to bill provisions that might violate budget rules (under House Rule XXI, clauses 2 and 5(a), which limit certain spending or tax measures in appropriations bills).
Ends debate with a vote on the bill and amendments, allowing only a motion to recommit (send back to committee for changes).

Consideration of Joint Resolutions (H.J. Res. 104, 105, and 106):
Makes these resolutions immediately debatable after H. Res. 672's adoption.
Waives objections to consideration and provisions; treats them as already read.
Limits debate to 1 hour, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the House Natural Resources Committee (or designees).
Ends with a vote on passage, allowing only a motion to recommit.

Specific Joint Resolutions:
H.J. Res. 104: Disapproves the BLM's "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" (a plan for land use in Montana).
H.J. Res. 105: Disapproves the BLM's "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" (a plan for land use in North Dakota).
H.J. Res. 106: Disapproves the BLM's "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" (a plan for land use in Alaska's Yukon area).

Other Actions:
Adopts H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 (likely prior procedural resolutions).
Lays H. Res. 598 aside (prevents its further consideration).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution introduces no substantive changes to existing laws, as it is a procedural tool (a "special rule") for House floor action. It facilitates faster consideration of H.R. 4553 and the joint resolutions by waiving standard procedural hurdles, but does not amend statutes. The joint resolutions, if passed by both House and Senate and signed by the President (or overridden if vetoed), would nullify the specified BLM rules under the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 8), effectively reversing those agency decisions without altering broader laws.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: The BLM (part of the Department of the Interior) could see its resource management plans for specific field offices blocked, potentially delaying or altering land use decisions related to energy development, water resources, and environmental management in Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska. This might require agencies to revisit planning processes, affecting federal budgeting and operations under H.R. 4553.
Citizens: Residents and industries in affected areas (e.g., energy producers, ranchers, environmental groups) could face shifts in land access for drilling, mining, or conservation, influencing local economies and resource availability. Broader appropriations in H.R. 4553 would fund programs like Army Corps of Engineers projects and nuclear energy initiatives, impacting water infrastructure and energy costs nationwide.
International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though changes to U.S. land management in Alaska's Yukon region could indirectly affect cross-border environmental or indigenous rights issues with Canada.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Congressional Committees: House Appropriations and Natural Resources Committees, as they control debate and amendments.
Federal Agencies: Primarily the BLM, plus energy and water agencies funded by H.R. 4553 (e.g., Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers).
Local and Industry Groups: Energy companies, farmers, Native American tribes, and conservation organizations in Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska, whose land use plans are targeted.
General Public: Taxpayers funding appropriations; communities relying on energy and water projects.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Relies on the Congressional Review Act, which gives Congress a window (typically 60 legislative days) to disapprove rules with simple majorities, bypassing filibusters in the Senate. Waivers of House rules ensure streamlined passage but could limit minority input, raising questions of procedural fairness under House precedents.
Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's power of the purse (Article I, Section 9) for appropriations and oversight of executive agencies (Article I, Section 8). Disapproving rules checks executive rulemaking without violating separation of powers.
Political: As a partisan tool (issued by the majority party), it expedites funding for priorities while targeting Biden-era BLM plans (assuming 2025 context), potentially heightening debates on energy policy, environmental regulation, and federal land control. Success depends on Senate action and presidential response, which could lead to vetoes or overrides.

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Sponsor

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Recent Actions

2025-09-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-09-03: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H3771) (Roll call 222)
2025-09-03: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H3771-3772: 1) (Roll call 222)
2025-09-03: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 221). (Roll call 221)
2025-09-03: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 672.
2025-09-03: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3771-3779)
2025-09-03: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
2025-09-03: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
2025-09-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-232, by Mr. Griffith.
2025-09-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-232, by Mr. Griffith.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes. — issued 2025-09-03 — PDF (5 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan"; and for other purposes. — issued 2025-09-03 — PDF (8 pages)