Chip Roy (R-TX)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 211–206
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution provides instructions for the House of Representatives to consider several different legislative items. It directs the consideration of H.R. 4690, which seeks to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act by repealing certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. It also allows for the consideration of H. Res. 1182 regarding support for rural communities. Additionally, the resolution includes instructions for considering H.R. 1897, which aims to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Finally, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 5587, which targets amendments to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly recognizes the importance and economic role of rural communities.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Streamlining permitting and exempting activities from environmental reviews benefits resource-based businesses.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
The resolution expresses formal support for the economic and resource-providing roles of rural communities.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Exempting certain activities from the National Environmental Policy Act and amending the Endangered Species Act reduces oversight.
- Scored -3
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The repeal of federal building energy efficiency standards may reduce efforts to lower carbon footprints.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
Waiving drilling permits may facilitate more rapid resource extraction.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 211 yes · 206 no
04/22/2026 · Roll call 131 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to stop debate and move to the decision A House procedural vote that closes off further debate and amendments. It is about the schedule, not the substance, and it usually falls along party lines. Previous question agreed to 180 yes · 179 no
04/22/2026 · Roll call 130 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Rural Communities: H. Res. 1182 recognizes rural communities as stewards of the environment, energy resource suppliers, food production providers, and drivers of national economic stability (Sec. 2).
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Wildlife and Land Conservation: H.R. 1897 aims to incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands and provide greater incentives to recover listed species (Sec. 3).
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Streamlined Processes: H.R. 1897 seeks to streamline the permitting process and eliminate barriers to conservation (Sec. 3).
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Efficiency in Resource Management: H.R. 1897 aims to optimize conservation through resource prioritization (Sec. 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of Energy Standards: H.R. 4690 involves repealing certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards (Sec. 1).
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Changes to Environmental Oversight: H.R. 1897 involves amending the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Sec. 3).
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Reduction in Permitting and Environmental Review: H.R. 5587 aims to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities and exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Sec. 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the importance and economic role of rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Streamlining permitting and exempting activities from environmental reviews benefits resource-based businesses. Would farmers be better off under this? — Recognition of rural communities as critical food providers supports the agricultural sector.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution expresses formal support for the economic and resource-providing roles of rural communities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Exempting certain activities from the National Environmental Policy Act and amending the Endangered Species Act reduces oversight. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The repeal of federal building energy efficiency standards may reduce efforts to lower carbon footprints. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Waiving drilling permits may facilitate more rapid resource extraction.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Streamlining federal permitting processes shifts more immediate control toward private and local resource activities.
- 4/22/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 179 (Roll no. 130).
- Considered as unfinished business.
- 4/21/2026
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1189, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1189.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3006-3013; text: CR H3006-3007)
- 4/20/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-618, by Mr. Roy.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
- Bill introduced.
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-1897: ESA Amendments Act of 2025
- 119-HR-4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
- 119-HR-5587: HEATS Act
- 119-HRES-1182: Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.