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 Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 951
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 951House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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 Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it's a crucial procedural step for moving legislation forward in the House of Representatives. Without it, the six specific bills it addresses would not be brought to the floor for debate and a vote under these particular terms. By defining how much debate is allowed and which amendments can be considered, this resolution shapes the legislative process for these potentially impactful laws.
If this resolution passes, it clears the path for the House to consider and potentially pass bills that could significantly alter environmental regulations, impact natural resource management, change the protected status of a species, influence the reliability of our energy supply, and strengthen efforts against child trafficking. If it doesn't pass, these specific bills might not be considered, or their consideration could be delayed or subjected to different, potentially more open or restrictive, procedural rules. This directly impacts how quickly and in what form these important policy discussions can proceed.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allows the House to consider H.R. 4776, a bill that aims to make environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act faster and clearer.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could change how environmental impacts of large projects are assessed.
PROVISION 02
Allows the House to consider H.R. 1366, a bill concerning where hardrock mining processing facilities can be located and establishing a fund to clean up abandoned mines.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could impact mining practices and environmental restoration efforts.
PROVISION 03
Allows the House to consider H.R. 845, a bill that would require the government to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could change the protected status and management of gray wolves.
PROVISION 04
Allows the House to consider H.R. 3616 and H.R. 3632, bills that would require federal energy regulators to review rules affecting the power grid and require notice before power plants shut down.
These provisions allow bills to proceed that could influence the reliability and future planning of the nation's electricity supply.
PROVISION 05
Allows the House to consider H.R. 4371, a bill that would strengthen laws to combat the trafficking of children.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could enhance efforts to protect and assist child trafficking victims.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-410, by Mr. Langworthy.
HOUSE · COMMITTEE
DEC 16
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
HOUSE · FLOOR
DEC 16
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
CALENDARS
DEC 16
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5912-5919)
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025
House Res.HRES 951House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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 Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
This resolution matters because it's a crucial procedural step for moving legislation forward in the House of Representatives. Without it, the six specific bills it addresses would not be brought to the floor for debate and a vote under these particular terms. By defining how much debate is allowed and which amendments can be considered, this resolution shapes the legislative process for these potentially impactful laws.
If this resolution passes, it clears the path for the House to consider and potentially pass bills that could significantly alter environmental regulations, impact natural resource management, change the protected status of a species, influence the reliability of our energy supply, and strengthen efforts against child trafficking. If it doesn't pass, these specific bills might not be considered, or their consideration could be delayed or subjected to different, potentially more open or restrictive, procedural rules. This directly impacts how quickly and in what form these important policy discussions can proceed.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allows the House to consider H.R. 4776, a bill that aims to make environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act faster and clearer.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could change how environmental impacts of large projects are assessed.
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Allows the House to consider H.R. 1366, a bill concerning where hardrock mining processing facilities can be located and establishing a fund to clean up abandoned mines.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could impact mining practices and environmental restoration efforts.
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Allows the House to consider H.R. 845, a bill that would require the government to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could change the protected status and management of gray wolves.
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Allows the House to consider H.R. 3616 and H.R. 3632, bills that would require federal energy regulators to review rules affecting the power grid and require notice before power plants shut down.
These provisions allow bills to proceed that could influence the reliability and future planning of the nation's electricity supply.
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Allows the House to consider H.R. 4371, a bill that would strengthen laws to combat the trafficking of children.
This provision allows a bill to proceed that could enhance efforts to protect and assist child trafficking victims.
Speaker may declare House resolved into Committee of the Whole for H.R. 4776
Upon adoption of this resolution
It shall be in order to consider H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 in the House
GLOSSARY
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House Resolution (H. Res.)
A legislative measure that addresses matters entirely within the prerogative of one chamber or expresses facts, principles, opinions, and purposes of the House. It does not become law.
Providing for consideration
A procedural step, typically via a "special rule" from the House Rules Committee, that sets the terms (like debate time, amendment rules) for how a bill will be brought to the House floor for a vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
A procedural device in the House of Representatives that allows for more flexible debate and amendment procedures, often used for major legislation.
Points of order against consideration
Objections raised by a Member claiming that a proposed action or measure violates House rules. Waiving points of order means these objections cannot be made.
Amendment in the nature of a substitute
An amendment that seeks to replace the entire text of a bill with new text.
Five-minute rule
A rule in the House of Representatives that limits debate on an amendment to five minutes for each speaker, typically during consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTS
DEC 16, 25
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-410, by Mr. Langworthy.
COMMITTEE
DEC 16, 25
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
FLOOR
DEC 16, 25
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
CALENDARS
DEC 16, 25
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5912-5919)
A motion in parliamentary procedure used to end debate and immediately bring a measure to a vote.
Motion to recommit
A motion in the House of Representatives to send a bill back to committee, sometimes with instructions to amend it. It is often the last opportunity for the minority party to amend or kill a bill.
Roll Call #337
Party-Line
On Ordering the Previous Question
PassedRequires ½ majority
215 Yes207 No11 NV
215 Yes207 No11 NV
Requires: Simple MajorityD majority: noR majority: yes