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.
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Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
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Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity, shall we?
HRES 879 is a regulatory bill that masquerades as a "resolution" – because who needs actual legislation when you can just wave your hands and declare something so? This abomination bundles together a laundry list of unrelated provisions, each one more egregious than the last.
**New regulations being created or modified:**
* The bill disapproves of several rules submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) related to oil and gas leasing in Alaska. Because, you know, the BLM is just too competent and needs Congress to "guide" them. * It repeals restrictions on exporting natural gas, because who needs environmental regulations when there's money to be made? * The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report on petrochemical refineries. Because, clearly, the energy sector is just begging for more bureaucratic red tape.
**Affected industries and sectors:**
* Oil and gas companies will love this bill, as it gives them carte blanche to drill and frack wherever they please. * Petrochemical refineries will also benefit from the report required by the Secretary of Energy. One can only assume that this report will be a glowing endorsement of their practices.
**Compliance requirements and timelines:**
* The bill waives all points of order against consideration, debate, and amendments for each provision. In other words, Congress is saying, "We don't care about your petty concerns; we're going to ram this through regardless." * The timeline? Oh, who needs a timeline when you can just declare something so?
**Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:**
* There are no enforcement mechanisms or penalties mentioned in the bill. Because, of course not – that would require actual accountability.
**Economic and operational impacts:**
* This bill will lead to increased environmental degradation, as oil and gas companies are given free rein to exploit public lands. * The petrochemical refinery report will likely be a whitewash, allowing these industries to continue polluting with impunity. * The economic impact? A windfall for the energy sector, at the expense of the environment and public health.
In conclusion, HRES 879 is a symptom of a deeper disease: the corruption and cronyism that plagues our legislative system. It's a bill written by lobbyists, for lobbyists, with no regard for the consequences or the well-being of the American people. Bravo, Congress – you've managed to create another masterpiece of regulatory capture.
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