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H.J.Res. 36 (115th)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".

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Introduced

30 January 2017

Last action

4 January 2018 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rob Bishop, Markwayne Mullin, Scott Tipton, Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Evan Jenkins, Bill Flores, Jody Hice, Stevan Pearce, Pete Sessions, Kevin Cramer, Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Jason Chaffetz, David Rouzer, DON YOUNG, Louie Gohmert, Bill Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Mimi Walters, Chris Stewart, Raul Labrador, JOHN CULBERSON, K. Conaway, Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Steve King, Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Paul Cook, Doug LaMalfa, Doug Lamborn, Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Daniel Webster, Aumua Amata Radewagen, Darin LaHood, Liz Cheney, Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Dan Newhouse, Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Jim Bridenstine, Dave Brat, Keith Rothfus, Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation." The rule published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2016, addresses waste generated during oil and gas production.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 74 Reported to House. Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Both resolutions provides for one hour of general debate, and provide for one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 February 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 3 February 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 February 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 191 (Roll no. 78). (text of measure as passed: CR H951)

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 February 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 191 (Roll no. 78).(text of measure as passed: CR H951)

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 February 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 February 2017

    Floor

    Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each resolution, and provides for one motion to recommit on each resolution.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 February 2017

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 74. (consideration: CR H951-958)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 May 2017

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2851)

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 January 2018

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

3 February 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 221 · No 191 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 20

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

10 official files

Referred in Senate (text)

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