Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.
Summary
H.Res. 354 is a procedural resolution that would establish the rules for the House to debate and vote on four separate joint resolutions that challenge recent federal agency regulations. These joint resolutions would invoke the Congressional Review Act, a law that allows Congress to disapprove and overturn regulations issued by federal agencies.
The four regulations targeted would include: a National Park Service rule about motor vehicles at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; a Fish and Wildlife Service rule protecting the San Francisco Bay-Delta population of longfin smelt under the Endangered Species Act; and three Environmental Protection Agency rules related to California's vehicle emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, passenger vehicles, and nonroad engines. If these joint resolutions were approved by both chambers and signed by the President, they would effectively cancel these regulations.
Since H.Res. 354 has already passed the House, it now moves to the Senate for consideration. The resolution itself is not binding law but rather a procedural tool that determines how the House conducts its business. The actual impact on citizens would depend on whether the underlying joint resolutions pass both chambers and become law, which would change environmental and wildlife protections in specific areas.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 354 is amended.
Sep 16, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1693-1704)
Apr 29, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 354.
Apr 29, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 354, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1704-1706)
Apr 29, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 206 (Roll no. 105). (consideration: CR H1704-1705)
Apr 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 106). (text: CR H1694)
Apr 29, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 106). (text: CR H1694)
Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House voted 215-206 to adopt H.Res. 354, a special rule governing floor consideration of five joint resolutions that would disapprove federal regulations under the Congressional Review Act. The resolutions target rules from the National Park Service (Glen Canyon motor vehicle use), the Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay-Delta smelt endangered species listing), and the Environmental Protection Agency (California vehicle emission standards and pollution control regulations). This vote was procedural, determining whether and how these disapproval resolutions would be debated on the House floor. Adopting the rule does not mean the House approved or disapproved any of the underlying regulations. Instead, it set the terms for considering these five separate joint resolutions. Had the rule been rejected, these disapproval measures could not have proceeded to a floor vote under the proposed framework. The vote was strictly partisan, with all 215 Republicans voting yes and all 206 Democrats voting no. This reflects broader disagreement over environmental and wildlife protection policies. With the rule adopted, the House will now proceed to debate and vote on each of the five disapproval resolutions separately.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 28, 2025
