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 Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 204 / Present 0 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 0 | 204 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 53 (119th Congress) is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of two significant legislative proposals: 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 focuses on restoring resilience to overgrown and fire-prone forests, addressing the increasing risks of wildfires and ecological degradation. It proposes streamlined procedures for environmental reviews, thereby allowing for quicker implementation of forest management activities, such as thinning, prescribed burns, and other restoration efforts. The U.S. Forest Service and BLM are the primary agencies affected, with the potential for significant impacts on local ecosystems and communities dependent on forest resources. The bill is designed to benefit local economies, enhance public safety, and improve forest health.
S. 5 mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security take custody of individuals charged with theft in the U.S. This legislation aims to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to manage and detain individuals involved in theft-related offenses, thereby enhancing public safety and order. The bill primarily impacts the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement agencies, with implications for immigration enforcement and community policing.
The latest action on HRES 53 involved a motion to reconsider that 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 merits of the bills. The resolution is a critical step in advancing these legislative proposals through the House of Representatives, although specific timelines for further consideration or votes on H.R. 471 and S. 5 are not detailed in the resolution itself.
Yea (213)
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
