Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; 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 217–210
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
H. Res. 879 is a resolution that sets the rules for the House to consider several other bills and resolutions. It allows for the consideration of joint resolutions to disapprove of Bureau of Land Management rules regarding Alaska and Buffalo field offices, as well as Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing. It also paves the way for a resolution denouncing socialism and a bill to repeal natural gas import and export restrictions. Additionally, it allows for a report on petrochemical refineries and two bills targeting policing and detention laws in the District of Columbia.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
Increases federal oversight by repealing local D.C. laws and council amendments.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Benefits energy and petrochemical business owners through deregulation.
- Scored +4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Repealing restrictions on natural gas imports and exports facilitates international trade.
The opposite· 3 of 13
- Scored -7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Disapproves of BLM rules protecting land and resources in Alaska and Buffalo.
- Scored -7
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
Aims to increase oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain and Alaska.
- Scored -7
Does this change how police departments operate?
Specifically seeks to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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 217 yes · 210 no
11/18/2025 · Roll call 291 · 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 217 yes · 211 no
11/18/2025 · Roll call 290 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Energy Trade: Section 4 allows for the consideration of H.R. 1949, which aims to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
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Industry Information: Section 5 allows for the consideration of H.R. 3109, which would require a report on petrochemical refineries in the United States.
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Public Safety in D.C.: Section 7 allows for the consideration of H.R. 5214, which requires mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public order or safety and mandatory detention for dangerous crimes and crimes of violence in the District of Columbia.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Environmental and Land Use: Section 2 allows for the disapproval of Bureau of Land Management rules relating to the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (S.J. Res. 80), the Buffalo Field Office (H.J. Res. 130), and the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program (H.J. Res. 131).
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Legal Reforms in D.C.: Section 6 allows for the consideration of H.R. 5107, which seeks to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Increased production and export flexibility may influence energy pricing. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Disapproves of BLM rules protecting land and resources in Alaska and Buffalo. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Aims to increase oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain and Alaska. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Promotes oil and gas leasing and natural gas exports, which may increase emissions. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Seeks to overturn established resource management plans for public lands.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — Specifically seeks to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — Introduces mandatory cash bail and mandatory detention for certain crimes in D.C. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Repealing policing reforms and increasing mandatory detention in D.C. may negatively impact racial equity.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Benefits energy and petrochemical business owners through deregulation. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Positive for those with significant holdings in fossil fuels. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Positive for investors in the oil and gas sector. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Benefits rural areas involved in oil and gas production (e.g., Alaska). Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Positive for major energy industry stakeholders. Would union members be better off under this? — Potential job growth in the energy sector could benefit union energy workers. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Legal reforms in D.C. often disproportionately impact minority communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mandatory cash bail disproportionately affects low-income individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Changes to land management in Alaska may affect indigenous interests. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Mixed impact; some may favor stricter D.C. crime measures, others the repeal of policing reform.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Promotes energy exports and petrochemical industry analysis which can drive economic activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Repealing natural gas export restrictions may stimulate growth in the energy sector.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Repealing restrictions on natural gas imports and exports facilitates international trade.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Increases federal oversight by repealing local D.C. laws and council amendments. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires a report on petrochemical refineries, increasing industry data availability. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Mandatory detention and cash bail requirements potentially limit judicial discretion in due process. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Undermines the local autonomy of the District of Columbia.
- 11/18/2025
- 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: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H4719)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H4719)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4735-4736)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 290).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4734-4735)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 879, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 879.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4718-4725)
- 11/17/2025
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-380, by Ms. Foxx.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
- The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
- Bill introduced.
10 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-1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3109: REFINER Act
- 119-HR-4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- 119-HR-5107: Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025
- 119-HR-5214: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
- 119-HJRES-130: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
- 119-HJRES-131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
- 119-SJRES-80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
- 119-HCONRES-58: Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
- 119-HRES-581: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.