Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
This House resolution (H.
Res. 1075) sets the terms for floor consideration of two bills: H.R. 4626, which would bar the Secretary of Energy from issuing any new or amended energy conservation standard that is not "technologically feasible and economically justified," and H.R. 4758, which would repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 related to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification.
The rule waives points of order against both bills, adopts a Rules Committee substitute for H.R. 4626, treats the bills as read, and limits debate to one hour divided between the committee chair and ranking member, with one motion to recommit allowed.
House consideration likely; ultimate enactment depends on Senate uptake and executive branch position—substantive policy changes face significant obstacles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed House rule for floor consideration: it is clear in purpose, specific in mechanisms, and provides an actionable execution path appropriate to its limited scope.
Liberty of DOE rulemaking vs. constraints requiring feasibility and economics
Liberty of DOE rulemaking vs. constraints requiring feasibility and economics
Likely opposed or skeptical.
They will view the rule as fast-tracking bills that constrain DOE authority and roll back electrification subsidies that aid decarbonization and equity.
They will worry the waivers limit scrutiny and protections for low-income households.
Mixed/guarded.
Appreciates emphasis on feasibility and economic justification, but cautious about broad waivers and limited debate.
Wants evidence-based safeguards and protections for vulnerable households retained.
Supportive.
Sees the rule as a necessary constraint on regulatory overreach and as restoring taxpayer protections by repealing electrification subsidies.
Favor expedited consideration and tightened standards for new rules.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
House consideration likely; ultimate enactment depends on Senate uptake and executive branch position—substantive policy changes face significant obstacles.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Ordering the Previous Question
Liberty of DOE rulemaking vs. constraints requiring feasibility and economics
House consideration likely; ultimate enactment depends on Senate uptake and executive branch position—substantive policy changes face signi…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed House rule for floor consideration: it is clear in purpose, specific in mechanisms, and provides an actionable execution path appropriate to its…
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