H.Res.426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
House Roll Call
H.Res.426
| Bill | H.Res.426 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. |
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| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 210 / Nay 208 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 210 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| D | 0 | 207 | 0 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 426, introduced in the 119th Congress, facilitates the consideration of two joint resolutions (S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31) aimed at disapproving specific regulatory rules issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
S.J. Res. 13 targets a rule from the OCC concerning the review process for applications under the Bank Merger Act. This rule affects financial institutions seeking to merge or acquire other banks, potentially influencing competition and market dynamics in the banking sector. By disapproving this rule, Congress seeks to assert its authority over banking regulations and ensure that merger applications are scrutinized under a framework that aligns with legislative intent.
S.J. Res. 31 addresses an EPA rule that reclassifies major sources of air pollution as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. This reclassification has significant implications for regulatory oversight and compliance requirements for various industries, particularly those that emit hazardous air pollutants. Disapproval of this rule would maintain stricter regulatory standards, impacting industries such as manufacturing and energy production, which are subject to federal air quality regulations.
The resolution also waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII, which typically governs the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, thereby streamlining the legislative process for these disapprovals.
The latest action on HRES 426 was the motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the procedural steps outlined in the resolution. This bill underscores Congress’s role in overseeing and potentially reversing executive regulatory actions that affect significant economic and environmental policies.
Yea (210)
B
Brad Finstad
B
Brandon Gill
M
Mark Green
A
Abraham Hamadeh
M
Mark Harris
B
Brian Jack
B
Brad Knott
C
Celeste Maloy
A
Addison McDowell
D
David Taylor
Nay (208)
A
André Carson
A
April McClain Delaney
E
Emilia Sykes
