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Supporters — including Rep. Bruce Westerman (R‑Ark.), appearing on the committee’s Natural Resources panel — argued the BOEM rule replaces a flexible, risk‑based approach with a sweeping mandate that forces companies to prepare costly archaeological reports and high‑resolution geophysical surveys for all exploration and development plans, even where no archaeological risk is identified. Westerman told the Rules Committee the rule “mandates costly time‑intensive archaeological reports for all oil and gas exploration or development plans” and that BOEM’s change “would increase compliance costs and drive up energy prices.”

Witnesses and members on the opposing side, including Representative Jennifer Elfreth (R‑Md.), said the rule codifies industry standard practices intended to prevent inadvertent destruction of shipwrecks and other cultural resources and can save companies time and money by avoiding costly stops to operations if resources are discovered during drilling. Elfreth cited the Mica shipwreck, which she said was bisected by an ExxonMobil pipeline in 2001 and cost the company roughly $250,000 in subsequent fees and survey work; she argued that pre‑drilling surveys can prevent such outcomes.

Committee discussion touched on the legal framework: witnesses noted that Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act provides a review process to protect archaeological resources and that BOEM’s rule seeks to bring clarity and consistency to how operators meet those obligations. Witnesses also gave a BOEM estimate that the total annual financial impact to the industry from the rule would be less than $400,000, a figure proponents said is modest compared with industry profits.

The Rules Committee motion reported the closed rule that bundles S.J. Res. 11 with two other CRA measures. The motion was adopted in committee and reported to the floor; the clerk announced a recorded tally of 8 yeas and 3 nays. The committee’s closed rule waives points of order, provides one hour of general debate controlled by Natural Resources leadership or their designees, and provides one motion to commit for the Senate joint resolution.

Supporters told the committee the rule protects U.S. energy production by removing duplicative or overly broad agency requirements. Opponents said codifying survey standards is modest in cost, protects cultural resources and helps companies avoid the greater costs of halting operations to mitigate damage found after the fact. The rule had passed the Senate with bipartisan support, committee members noted; the transcript records debate over whether the BOEM rule will save money or impose undue burdens on smaller operators.

The Rules Committee’s action moves S.J. Res. 11 to the House floor under a closed rule; any final action on the joint resolution would require a House vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rules Committee Hearing H.J. Res. 42, 61 and S.J. Res. 11","oneSentenceSummary","The House Rules Committee approved a closed rule to bring S.J. Res. 11 — a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule on marine archaeological resources — to the House floor.","taxTitle","Rules: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal","taxId",1984,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6302697,"Rules Committee advances H.J. Res. 61 under closed rule to nullify EPA NESHAP for rubber tire manufacturing",5343,417975,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2476567-899b3da8a3cfb250056f63640c63bd93&start=417&end=5761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2476567-899b3da8a3cfb250056f63640c63bd93/thumbnail_417975.jpg","/articles/6302697/Rules-Committee-advances-HJ-Res-61-under-closed-rule-to-nullify-EPA-NESHAP-for-rubber-tire-manufacturing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302697-3c2a0fb68c9ddd0caaf17a26937d5460/orig.mp4?Expires=1771848211&Signature=cj~EPE2oqVhQLWwUydDkip6aZ0M97CIS69Fkx~vDxzMjrlbAqdNCVHVMpiIKkVgjoCrq30h0lkmG5MKemuMS5y9m~2NN~b9uZeJ95IP1JbksRl3R2T04eNZTyyYiVsh-OaJ10bcHTkIhc-qrRqBpT3Akcwrn436sTt~datsKgwft5-N1UkNKvYCf7RPEawHWkS24o1m9793eZNLPuZKsaKbBzvEpShGR0PiYmt00UQ9j59un7Xq70uRTwQ6PefNGvObsySk~L6XK692AG5gKVAxkzS4d1goCvYs5FHD6dMnP3xLj-99GETiAwQv5G7Y9-l5w7JQEIYHkgTyZWCYCQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Rules Committee voted to report a closed rule to bring H.J. Res. 61 to the House floor. The joint motion bundled consideration of H.J. Res. 61 with two other CRA measures; the committee recorded the motion as approved by voice and then recorded roll call (8 yeas, 3 nays).

H.J. Res. 61 targets an Environmental Protection Agency rule setting national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing. Proponents of repeal argued the EPA rule imposes unnecessary burdens on U.S. tire plants, could increase costs and energy use, and may lead to job losses or offshoring. Opponents said the rule reduces carcinogenic emissions and protects nearby communities’ health.

Why it matters: Tire manufacturing facilities process hazardous materials; the EPA's rule sets limits and compliance requirements intended to reduce hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Nullifying the rule could change regulatory obligations for a subset of domestic tire plants and affect emissions controls and monitoring.

Committee testimony and exchanges highlighted the core disputes. Chairman Guthrie, speaking in support of CRA measures, said the EPA’s NESHAP “put forth in the waning days of [the prior] administration will add emissions limits for total hydrocarbons to the existing national standards for hazardous air pollutants … To meet these limits, facilities will need to install regenerative thermal oxidizers or RTOs, which require significant amounts of natural gas to combust pollutants.” Guthrie also cited a 2020 EPA risk assessment that he said found industry HAPs under acceptable thresholds.

Rep. Morgan Griffith, who led the motion in Rules, and other supporters raised concerns that the EPA had not quantified public health benefits and that the rule could impose equipment and energy costs that damage domestic production. Griffith told the committee he had been told the agency was “not able” to quantify whether hazardous air pollutants would be reduced by the rule.

Opponents pressed the committee on public‑health grounds. Ranking Member Frank Pallone said H.J. Res. 61 “would hamstring EPA's ability to protect the public from the most harmful air pollutants” and warned that rescinding the rule would harm communities downwind from tire plants. Democratic members cited testimony that U.S. tire manufacturers emit carcinogenic emissions and raised asthma and cancer concerns for nearby residents.

The committee’s reported closed rule waives points of order against consideration, sets one hour of debate to be divided between the Energy and Commerce leaders or their designees, and provides one motion to recommit. The closed rule was adopted as part of the omnibus motion; the clerk recorded the committee vote as 8–3.

The transcript reflects disagreements both on the technical merits of the EPA rule (including whether it would reduce hazardous air pollutants or could increase CO2 because of increased fuel use in controls) and on process (Democrats objected that Energy and Commerce had not used regular order). The outcome of any House floor votes on H.J. Res. 61 was not included in the committee record.","The Rules Committee approved reporting a closed rule to consider H.J. Res. 61, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for rubber tire manufacturing; supporters said the rule would raise costs and is duplicative, while opponents said it protects public health.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":46,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6302701,"Rules Committee approves closed rule to bring H.J. Res. 42 to House floor to repeal DOE appliance certification provisions",5394,366350,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2476567-899b3da8a3cfb250056f63640c63bd93&start=366&end=5761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2476567-899b3da8a3cfb250056f63640c63bd93/thumbnail_366350.jpg","/articles/6302701/Rules-Committee-approves-closed-rule-to-bring-HJ-Res-42-to-House-floor-to-repeal-DOE-appliance-certification-provisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302701-c3ae66595cb07b7b57a415ffbbd8bb75/orig.mp4?Expires=1771848211&Signature=EWvG34VYN7lhkOgIQCyqujS4Jzag7w6lmUYq4djIWHgYZCCdd0ONX1~DzrXfUpRtD~Om~BMBcmAPYqeqPTp6~m0sJKrdLak12PDEqliH3YZpEKzRA0FuLKK6k25n91CPILwrM5Bno6JgYANIyNQUcJwiDOEcQMtMwB38I5ePXcXfEibgQlMIyTLzKtbcI4zSmqfHP8T62xr7IdmgLmFL19sJTwN9AWkDiL3mJ5tdiXDSt1-A7o1FyeXQY9WjhHJFEOTUZazRg2OsSY7g9cKe1g-4sZI6zaHiH8xAnXbaLQj9biIhCjQ9dzNnyTUK0IyolsU~bn6MV0nbTfbyo8GwfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules on Thursday approved a closed rule to bring H.J. Res. 42 to the House floor for consideration. The motion, offered by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R‑Va.), passed in a recorded vote the committee clerk reported as 8 yeas and 3 nays.

The resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, would nullify a Department of Energy final rule that adds or amends certification, labeling and enforcement provisions for roughly 20 product categories, including dishwashers, central air conditioners, heat pumps and clothes washers. Supporters said the DOE provisions increase costs and paperwork for manufacturers and consumers; opponents said rolling back the rule would undercut energy‑efficiency gains and public benefit.

Why it matters: The DOE rule affects compliance and market certification for common household and commercial appliances. Repeal under the Congressional Review Act would prevent the agency from enforcing those specific provisions and could influence how manufacturers test and label products sold in the U.S.

During the Rules Committee hearing, Chairman Brett Guthrie, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, testified in support of disapproval. “H.J. Res. 42 … seeks to repeal another Biden–Harris rule that increases red tape and cost for manufacturers and ultimately American consumers,” Guthrie said, adding that DOE’s changes to certification and reporting will impose “nearly 3,000 hours of additional paperwork” and will increase annual costs for manufacturers. Guthrie also said the final rule covered a wide set of appliances and “will further solidify the disaster standard promulgated under the last administration.”

Opponents on the panel framed the resolution as harmful to consumers and public interest. Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D‑N.J.) testified that he “strongly oppose[d] both of these resolutions,” arguing that efficiency standards protect consumers and public health and that the certification provisions do not amount to harmful overreach. Pallone read into the record a letter from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers saying that “consistent clear transparent certification criteria are a critical part of the program.”

Committee members debated both the substance of the DOE rule and the process by which the resolutions had reached the Rules Committee. Democrats repeatedly pressed that Energy and Commerce had not taken the measures through regular order (no subcommittee markup and no full committee markup), and they asked for future oversight of agency actions affecting NIH, veterans’ care and other subjects unrelated to the DOE rule. Republicans said the measures were needed to relieve regulatory burdens on U.S. manufacturers and preserve jobs in districts with appliance and related manufacturing.

The Rules motion that was reported is a closed rule: it waives points of order and sets one hour of general debate for H.J. Res. 42 (divided between Energy and Commerce leaders) and provides one motion to recommit. The committee recorded the motion as adopted; the clerk reported 8 yeas and 3 nays. The rule also bundles consideration of two other Congressional Review Act measures (H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11) under closed rules for the floor.

The floor schedule and any amendments beyond the single motion to recommit will depend on House leadership and the Rules Committee’s management. The resolution itself, if passed by the House and the Senate and signed (or allowed to take effect), would nullify the DOE provisions identified in the joint resolution. At the time of the committee meeting, no House floor vote outcome was available.

Votes at the Rules Committee: The motion to report the closed rule (covering H.J. Res. 42 among other measures) was moved by Rep. Morgan Griffith and carried by recorded vote; the clerk announced 8 yeas, 3 nays.

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