This bill (SJRES 86) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding endangered species protections. The rule, published April 5, 2024, aimed to update regulations for interagency cooperation on endangered and threatened wildlife conservation. The resolution would block this rule from taking effect by invoking a statutory process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code that allows Congress to reject federal agency regulations. If passed, the rule would have no legal force, maintaining existing regulatory standards instead of implementing the new provisions.
This bill (SJRES 88) seeks congressional approval to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that sets emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants. Specifically, it aims to disapprove the EPA's rule on "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" for these plants, which was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024. If passed, the rule would have no legal effect, preventing the EPA from enforcing these specific emissions limits on affected power plants. The bill directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and the operations of coal- and oil-fired electricity generators.
SRES 697 is a commemorative resolution designating the week of May 12-18, 2024, as "National Police Week" in the U.S. Senate. It aligns with the 1962 law authorizing the President to designate this week, honoring law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. The resolution expresses support for officers, recognizes their service in protecting communities, and encourages public observance to honor their mission and sacrifices. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is purely ceremonial.
This bill directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to increase parking at federal recreational lands and waters (like national parks and forests) without harming wildlife or increasing agency maintenance costs. It authorizes agencies to partner with private entities, states, or local governments to create new parking on non-federal land, lease land for parking, or develop alternative transportation systems. The bill also requires exploring technology solutions like trailhead cameras showing real-time parking availability and data collection to plan future parking needs. These changes directly affect visitors seeking access to federal recreation areas and the agencies managing them.
The Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024 terminates two programs that allowed certain immigrants to avoid detention (Case Management Pilot and Young Adult Case Management) and prohibits similar alternatives. It mandates GPS tracking for all non-detained immigrants throughout their immigration proceedings - including appeals - and until removal, while requiring biometric data for eligibility in any alternative-to-detention program. The bill also bars participation for immigrants residing in areas that restrict sharing immigration status information with federal authorities (so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions") and mandates strict check-in requirements for the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program.
S 594, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act, requires the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route by November 2028. The bill directs federal agencies to acquire land or easements (through purchase, donation, or agreements) to eliminate trail gaps and optimize sections on federal land, prioritizing input from local stakeholders, landowners, and New Mexico land-grant communities (including acequias, or community water systems). It mandates a joint federal team to coordinate trail completion, develop a comprehensive plan, and submit annual reports to Congress detailing land acquisitions, costs, and progress. The law specifically prohibits using eminent domain and protects existing land grant-merced and acequia rights during trail development. This affects federal agencies, landowners, New Mexico communities with historic land grants, and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition managing the trail.
HR 8421 would abolish the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and all Federal Reserve Banks, ending the U.S. central banking system as currently structured. The bill requires a one-year wind-down period during which the Fed Chairman manages employee compensation, asset liquidation, and debt settlement, with all assets transferred to the Treasury and liabilities assumed by the Secretary of the Treasury. It repeals the Federal Reserve Act and mandates a joint Treasury-OMB report to Congress within 18 months detailing implementation progress. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve System's operations and structure, not the general public or financial markets.
SJRES 79 is a joint resolution that would block a Department of Labor rule published in April 2024. The rule would have required financial advisors to act in the best interest of retirement account holders when providing investment advice, expanding the scope of who must meet this standard. If passed, the resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect by invoking a congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code. This directly affects retirement advisors and the standards they must follow when giving retirement investment guidance.
This joint resolution (SJRES 80) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on April 5, 2024. The rule established regulations under the Endangered Species Act concerning protections for endangered and threatened wildlife. If approved, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect and reversing the regulatory changes it proposed. The resolution directly affects how federal protections are applied to listed species under the Endangered Species Act.
This bill (SJRES 81) seeks congressional disapproval of a National Marine Fisheries Service rule that updated regulations for interagency cooperation on protecting endangered and threatened wildlife. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024, aimed to streamline how federal agencies work together on species conservation efforts. By passing this resolution, Congress would block the rule from taking effect under the procedural process outlined in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The direct effect is preventing the National Marine Fisheries Service from implementing these specific regulatory changes for endangered species protection.
This bill (SJRES 83) seeks to block a rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that redefined who qualifies as a "dealer in firearms" under federal law. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2024, would have changed how the ATF identifies and regulates firearm sellers. If passed, the resolution would make the rule invalid, preventing it from taking effect and leaving current dealer regulations unchanged. This directly affects firearm dealers (particularly small businesses and hobbyists) and the ATF’s enforcement authority under existing law.
This joint resolution (SJRES 84) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on April 5, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 24300). It targets the FWS rule concerning the listing of endangered/threatened species and designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act. The resolution, if passed, would nullify that particular rule, preventing it from taking effect. This is a procedural measure under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, not a new law altering species protections.
