Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2".
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 168 (HJRES 168) from the 118th Congress is a legislative measure aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) concerning revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations, specifically Phase 2 of these revisions. The resolution seeks to use the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) to nullify the CEQ's updated regulatory rule. The bill originated in the House of Representatives and was last noted to have committee hearings held on September 11, 2024. The bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No full text or official summary of the bill's provisions is available in the source data. The policy area involved is environmental protection, focusing on federal environmental regulatory procedures under NEPA.
HJRES 168 was a House resolution intended to disapprove CEQ's updated NEPA regulations but did not pass, leaving the rule intact.
- The bill targets the disapproval of CEQ's Phase 2 revisions to NEPA implementing regulations.
- It uses the Congressional Review Act process to attempt nullification of a federal rule.
- The bill was introduced and considered in the House but failed or expired without enactment.
['Federal agencies subject to NEPA regulations', 'Environmental organizations monitoring NEPA implementation', 'Developers and industries affected by NEPA compliance requirements', 'The Council on Environmental Quality as the rulemaking authority']
['Lack of detailed bill text limits understanding of specific provisions and their impacts.', 'Disapproval of NEPA regulation revisions could affect environmental review processes and timelines.', 'Potential administrative and legal challenges related to reversing CEQ rule changes.', 'Oversight and enforcement implications for federal agencies implementing NEPA.']
The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress as part of congressional oversight of federal regulatory actions under the Congressional Review Act. It reflects legislative engagement with CEQ's efforts to revise NEPA regulations, a key environmental policy framework. The bill's failure or expiration indicates it did not secure sufficient support to override the CEQ rule. Committee hearings were held, demonstrating some level of legislative scrutiny.
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['Potential delays or complications in environmental project approvals if NEPA regulations remain unchanged.', 'Possible shifts in federal agency procedures for environmental review due to regulatory stability.', 'Influence on future legislative efforts to modify NEPA regulations or oversight of CEQ rulemaking.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the specific provisions and implications of HJRES 168. The bill's use of the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a federal environmental regulation highlights the importance of congressional oversight in regulatory processes. Monitoring the legislative history and committee hearings can provide additional insights into the rationale and debates surrounding this resolution.
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