H.Res.614 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 9) 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; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment"; 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 the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
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H.Res.614
| Bill | H.Res.614 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 9) 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; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment"; 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 the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". |
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| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 217 / Nay 206 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 0 | 204 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Bill Analysis
HRES 614, introduced in the 118th Congress, outlines the procedural framework for the consideration of several legislative items, primarily focusing on appropriations for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The resolution facilitates the consideration of H.R. 4366, which allocates funding to various military construction projects and VA programs, thereby impacting the infrastructure and services provided to military personnel and veterans.
Additionally, HRES 614 addresses two joint resolutions, S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, both of which seek congressional disapproval of specific rules established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). S.J. Res. 9 pertains to the designation of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as a threatened species, while S.J. Res. 24 concerns the endangered status of the Northern Long-Eared Bat. These resolutions are significant as they challenge regulatory measures intended to protect these species, potentially affecting conservation efforts and land use policies.
The bill impacts various stakeholders, including military personnel, veterans, conservationists, and landowners. The appropriations in H.R. 4366 aim to enhance facilities and services for veterans, while the disapproval resolutions could alter the regulatory landscape for wildlife protection, impacting species conservation and economic activities in affected areas.
The latest action on HRES 614 involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a smooth procedural progression through the legislative process. Key timelines include the fiscal year deadline of September 30, 2024, for the appropriations and the ongoing legislative discussions surrounding the joint resolutions. Overall, HRES 614 serves as a critical vehicle for advancing military and veterans’ funding while addressing contentious wildlife protection regulations.
Yea (217)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
Nay (206)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Emilia Sykes
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (11)
A
Ann Kuster
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
B
Brandon Williams
