H.Res.53 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
H.Res.53
| Bill | H.Res.53 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. |
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| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 204 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 0 | 204 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
HRES 53, introduced in the 119th Congress, outlines the procedural framework for the consideration of two significant pieces of legislation: H.R. 471 and S. 5.
H.R. 471 aims to expedite processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to enhance forest management on National Forest System lands, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, and Tribal lands. The bill seeks to address the challenges posed by overgrown and fire-prone forests by promoting resilience through improved management practices. Key provisions include streamlined environmental reviews to facilitate timely implementation of forest management activities, which may encompass thinning, controlled burns, and habitat restoration. The legislation is intended to benefit local communities, ecosystems, and wildlife by reducing wildfire risks and enhancing forest health.
S. 5 focuses on immigration enforcement, specifically mandating that the Secretary of Homeland Security detain individuals charged with theft in the U.S. This bill aims to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to address crime and maintain public safety, impacting both the legal framework surrounding immigration and the operational protocols of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The latest action on HRES 53 involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a procedural step in the legislative process rather than a substantive debate on the bills themselves.
Overall, HRES 53 serves as a vehicle for advancing critical environmental and public safety legislation, with implications for forest management practices and immigration enforcement, affecting various stakeholders, including federal agencies, local communities, and the environment. The timeline for further consideration of these bills will depend on subsequent legislative actions.
Yea (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (204)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
