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HOUSEH.Res. 672· 119th Congress

House Sets Rules for Energy Spending and Land Use Votes

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) 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 ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) 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 ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) 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 ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
H. Griffith (R-VA)
Introduced
Sep 3, 2025
Last Action
Sep 3, 2025
Passage
62%
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Introduced
Sep 3, 2025
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Committee
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Floor Vote
Sep 3, 2025
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Both Chambers
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5
Enacted
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01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution, not a law itself—it sets debate rules for three separate items Congress will vote on.
  • Allows House floor debate on H.R. 4553, the $1.76 trillion energy and water appropriations bill for fiscal 2026.
  • Enables votes on three resolutions to block Bureau of Land Management land-use decisions in Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The energy bill funds nuclear power, hydroelectric dams, water infrastructure, and environmental cleanup—affects energy costs and regional water access.
  • The three BLM resolutions pit conservation advocates against energy/mining interests fighting for public land access rights.
  • Passed 212-208 along party lines, showing deep partisan divide on land use and energy policy priorities.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House already passed this procedural resolution Sept. 3. Now those three separate bills move to floor votes under these debate rules.
  • Senate must pass the same procedural rules, then vote on the energy bill and each BLM resolution separately.
  • Tell your representatives whether you support or oppose the energy spending levels and which BLM land decisions matter to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 3, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Sep 3, 2025 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H3771)
  • Sep 3, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208, 1 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H3771-3772: 1)
  • Sep 3, 2025 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 221).
  • Sep 3, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 672.
  • Sep 3, 2025 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3771-3779)
  • Sep 3, 2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
  • Sep 3, 2025 — The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.