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HOUSEH.Res. 1189· 119th Congress

Procedural Resolution for Consideration of Four Bills on Energy, Conservation, and Environmental Permitting

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.

Sponsor
Chip Roy (R-TX)
Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
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Adopted by House
Apr 22, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 21, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution (H. Res. 1189) that allows the House to consider four separate bills: H.R. 4690 (repealing Federal building energy efficiency standards), H. Res. 1182 (supporting rural communities), H.R. 1897 (amending the Endangered Species Act), and H.R. 5587 (amending the Geothermal Steam Act)
  • The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each of the four measures under a closed rule
  • The resolution allows one motion to recommit for H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587
  • The resolution was agreed to by recorded vote 211–206 on April 22, 2026
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • A closed rule limits amendments; only the motions to recommit specified can be offered on three of the four measures
  • This is a procedural measure that does not itself enact policy; it only sets terms for House consideration of the underlying bills
  • The narrow margin of passage (211–206) reflects partisan division on these proposals
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The resolution passed the House on April 22, 2026 (Roll no. 131)
  • A motion to reconsider was laid on the table the same day
  • No further legislative action on this resolution is documented; the next steps would involve House consideration of the four underlying bills under the procedures established
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 22, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Apr 22, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).
  • Apr 22, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131).
  • Apr 22, 2026 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 179 (Roll no. 130).
  • Apr 22, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business.
  • Apr 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.
  • Apr 21, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1189.
  • Apr 21, 2026 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3006-3013; text: CR H3006-3007)