H.Res. 539 - Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 8) to Modernize Energy Infrastructure, Build a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, Bolster America's Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Promote Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 23) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 24) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor:
- Michael C. Burgess
- Summary:
- Status:
- The resolution was agreed to.
PASSED on December 1, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 242
voted NO: 179
13 voted present/not voting
Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 8) to Modernize Energy Infrastructure, Build a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, Bolster America's Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Promote Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 23) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 24) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
H.Res. 539 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". (by CRS)
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- Title
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Other Titles
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor
- Michael C. Burgess
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Congress
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Related Bills
- H.R. 8 (114th) : North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
- S.J.Res. 23 (114th) : A Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- S.J.Res. 24 (114th) : A Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Major Actions
Introduced 11/30/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 12/01/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 539 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8), the “North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015”; the joint resolutions (S.J. Res.23) and (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval of certain EPA rules regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines. 12/01/2015 This motion PASSED the House 242 voted YES 179 voted NO 13 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 539 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8), the “North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015”; the joint resolutions (S.J. Res.23) and (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval of certain EPA rules regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines. 12/01/2015 This bill PASSED the House 243 voted YES 181 voted NO 10 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 11/30/2015 11/30/2015 The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-353, by Mr. Burgess. 11/30/2015 Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution. Put on a legislative calendar 11/30/2015 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76. 11/30/2015 Introduced in House 12/01/2015 Considered as privileged matter. 12/01/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 539. 12/01/2015 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 539, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 12/01/2015 Considered as unfinished business. 12/01/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. currently selected Vote 12/01/2015 On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 539 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8), the “North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015”; the joint resolutions (S.J. Res.23) and (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval of certain EPA rules regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines. select this vote House Vote on Passage 12/01/2015 On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 539 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8), the “North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015”; the joint resolutions (S.J. Res.23) and (S.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval of certain EPA rules regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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