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Why it matters: Committee process determines who can scrutinize, amend and vote on major legislation. Members argued over transparency, the availability of CBO scoring, and whether last‑minute \"tweaks\" should be rushed through an overnight session when most members and the public cannot follow debate.

Ranking Member McGovern criticized the proposed overnight markup and said Republicans told Democrats that \"we would be considering their budget reconciliation bill at 01:00 in the morning on Wednesday,\" calling the timing indicative that \"you don't want people to know what's in your bill.\" Several Democrats pressed for additional review time, CBO scoring and opposed expanding same‑day authority. Representative Scanlon and others said notice came late and argued the public should be able to see major debate during normal hours.

Majority members defended the scheduling as necessary to meet procedural timing related to reconciliation and the legislative calendar for the week. The Rules Committee's motion reported a limited same‑day waiver: the closed rule included a specific waiver of clause 6a of rule 13 for measures related to reconciliation through the legislative day of May 23, 2025.

Committee action and amendment votes: Representative McGovern offered an amendment to strike section 3 (which would have limited same‑day vote requirements). That amendment failed in committee on a recorded vote (three ayes, seven noes). The committee subsequently approved the majority motion to report the closed rule (recorded vote 7‑3). Members debated whether the scheduling was an \"artificial\" deadline; the chair said negotiations were ongoing and that a committee print existed but that managers’ amendments could be expected.

What to watch: The committee’s decision to report a closed rule with limited same‑day authority paves the way for overnight floor consideration if leadership chooses. Members said they expect floor debate on both the reconciliation package and the two CRAs considered by the committee; Democrats signaled they will continue to press procedural objections and seek fuller review if possible.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rules Committee Hearing S.J. Res. 13 and 31","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the House Rules Committee sparred over plans to consider a large budget reconciliation bill during an overnight session, with Democrats urging more time for review and Republicans arguing the scheduling was necessary to meet reconciliation timing.","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":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6235852,"Rules Committee advances CRA to overturn EPA 'once‑in/always‑in' reclassification rule",5746,538000,6284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396798-cbecf9149b4bd128cedc89fa41dcde7e&start=538&end=6284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396798-cbecf9149b4bd128cedc89fa41dcde7e/thumbnail_538000.jpg","/articles/6235852/Rules-Committee-advances-CRA-to-overturn-EPA-onceinalwaysin-reclassification-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235852-3f065ba2396403d579cbd938faa6ed76/orig.mp4?Expires=1775748193&Signature=jdLOIDqsso9Ne5otC-4FFePLuRdows9sanJQuVz8-OGV~2i2D0ZLmNJ7RKw0YUMI-2Np7XYyY59aNADwW1muzNMzyLoBKSwstopjhgi~8PMQPagI7d3iM3ix9abyOU5WiQZ38liDd966xypPBAiAsDf4G-HiS-lVKUP2Jnw5bMGx~o-hrDMb~WSr--HxEzM2qVPUXC3q5Gxnr625KGiqtkC54i5OaQQ2DZoO5hPWmUXGPm9In6lCu0fYRp8gBs8he4N3vlywkCKbG8P-r4LQECpxxpGjzpBdQsxErIsRAQDtFsaebmxzJY2fUiq62lskkessh1E4PlFYEvEJbprqMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules voted to report a closed rule for floor consideration of S.J. Res. 31, which would use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency rule that reinstates a \"once‑in/always‑in\" classification for major sources under the Clean Air Act.

Why it matters: Supporters said overturning the EPA's 2024 rule would restore incentives for facilities to lower emissions and remove a disincentive that kept sources labeled \"major\" from undertaking emissions‑reducing investments. Opponents said rescission would permit large industrial facilities to evade stricter pollution controls and risk increases in hazardous air pollutants that harm public health.

Chairman Guthrie testified in support of S.J. Res. 31, calling the EPA rule a \"wrong‑headed approach\" that makes a major‑source classification \"a one‑way street\" and therefore \"creates a disincentive for businesses to take steps to reduce their emissions.\" Guthrie said the 2018–2020 Trump‑era policy permitted reclassification to area source status after demonstrated emissions reductions, and he characterized the Biden‑era rule as reinstating a policy that \"penalizes\" companies that reduce pollution.

Representative Tonko, speaking for the Energy and Commerce ranking member, strongly opposed S.J. Res. 31. Tonko said that the rule protects communities from seven especially hazardous pollutants (including mercury, alkylated lead and PCBs) and warned the CRA \"would hamstring EPA's ability to protect the public from the worst of the worst cancer causing toxic air pollutants.\" He said rescinding the rule could allow approximately 1,800 facilities to stop operating long‑standing pollution control equipment and increase toxic emissions.

Members questioned witnesses about classification mechanics and regulatory consequences. Supporters maintained reclassification as an area source would not exempt facilities from the Clean Air Act’s requirements but would permit less onerous, more appropriate controls when emissions fall below statutory major‑source thresholds (testimony cited thresholds of 10 tons per year for a single hazardous air pollutant and 25 tons per year for combinations). Opponents stressed the health risks from pollutants identified in the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990 and warned of higher local exposures, particularly in environmental justice communities.

Committee action: The committee adopted a closed rule to permit floor consideration of S.J. Res. 31 along with S.J. Res. 13. The committee did not vote on the underlying resolution; a committee motion to report the rule passed by recorded vote (7 yeas, 3 nays). The committee recessed following the panel's testimony.

What to watch: If the House takes up S.J. Res. 31, the debate is likely to center on tradeoffs between regulatory burden on industry and health protections for communities near large industrial emitters. Witnesses and members cited both technical details of classification and broader questions about incentives for cleaner operations.","The House Rules Committee reported a closed rule to permit floor consideration of S.J. Res. 31, a CRA resolution that would disapprove an EPA rule reinstating a \"once‑in/always‑in\" policy for major sources under Clean Air Act section 112.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6235857,"House Rules Committee backs CRA to disapprove OCC bank‑merger review rule",4074,466000,4540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396798-cbecf9149b4bd128cedc89fa41dcde7e&start=466&end=4540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396798-cbecf9149b4bd128cedc89fa41dcde7e/thumbnail_466000.jpg","/articles/6235857/House-Rules-Committee-backs-CRA-to-disapprove-OCC-bankmerger-review-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235857-6940940aab3c4cd810a9b15d7c613d7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775748193&Signature=MPhfCGMFnsdW52aGRTEOtEQeupTactMmlvOxCc62Sf9pyEJpe~22JoASgP1p6pCPiKi68fuH0w3ceZdqFjGQHMKjoqjQsm9hOW5nR4BE~XvaJY6MYVJMJlO6D3X2E9wXrHC54zAahxGyUX0qXRg0-8FACjm4G2USjfshV8TPJ1ZZQ97~k~DG6tCuXKUVN~DPSAbTOmfXoHYf-8NDGqVRbPXcGUhEPUBLS4RBi0xOC3ADAvwOFLCw0moYWxn3qXcFujGmZtXlr3ecGXItEjsrINOYNFysIj3crQoF~bEFDfPni50TvGIQ0mrQZCqSlqk3-DAUDY4T9axHYmLCEKVQwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Rules voted to report a closed rule allowing floor consideration of S.J. Res. 13, a Congressional Review Act measure disapproving the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's final rule governing bank‑merger reviews.

Why it matters: Supporters said overturning the OCC rule would ease a growing regulatory burden on small and mid‑sized banks and preserve opportunities for community‑level mergers; critics said the rule improves transparency and scrutiny that protect competition and financial stability.

Representative Flood, appearing for the Committee on Financial Services, urged support for S.J. Res. 13, saying the OCC rule \"makes it significantly harder for banks to merge\" and \"would make mergers more costly and complicated\" for community and regional banks. Flood told the committee that mergers help banks \"expand, reach more customers, diversify services, and reduce costs\" and argued the OCC rule unduly shifts the burden of proof onto applicant banks.

Representative Casten, appearing for Ranking Member Waters, urged the committee not to advance S.J. Res. 13. Casten said the United States has \"a problem\" with regulators rubber‑stamping mergers and that the Biden‑era OCC rule added transparency and safeguards, including removing an automatic approval provision that eased sales by small banks to much larger institutions. Casten noted that the acting comptroller had already issued an interim final rule rescinding the 2024 OCC rule, effective May 15, but said congressional disapproval would be important to bar future similar rulemaking without legislative action.

Members debated both policy and process. Ranking Member McGovern and other Democrats criticized the majority for prioritizing disapproval resolutions while preparing to consider a large budget reconciliation bill during an overnight session. Supporters of S.J. Res. 13, including several Republican members, argued the resolution restores certainty for banks and reduces regulatory barriers to growth.

Committee action: On a party‑line motion from Mr. Langworthy, the committee reported the closed rule that permits floor consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The committee adopted the motion to report; a recorded vote later showed the motion passed with seven yeas and three nays. An amendment by Representative McGovern to strike a provision (section 3) from the motion failed by recorded vote.

Background and details: Witnesses and members referenced multiple effects of the OCC rule and its rescission. Supporters said the rule eliminated expedited review procedures for mergers between smaller, well‑capitalized banks and shifted burdens to applicants. Opponents said the rule clarified how the OCC would evaluate statutory factors (financial stability, managerial resources, community needs) and applied more scrutiny to very large institutions (above $50,000,000,000 in assets). Members cited the long‑term decline in community banks — figures cited during testimony included a 46% decline since 2003 (about 3,600 banks) — as part of the policy debate.

What the committee did not decide: The committee only voted to report the closed rule for floor consideration; it did not itself adopt or reject S.J. Res. 13. The OCC had already issued an interim final rule rescinding the 2024 rule, and witnesses acknowledged that passage of the CRA while the administration has rescinded the rule changes what future rulemaking options would be available to the agency but would not immediately reinstate the prior rule.

The committee recessed after reporting the measure; members said further floor scheduling would determine next steps.","The House Rules Committee voted to report a closed rule for two Congressional Review Act measures, including S.J. Res. 13, which would disapprove an OCC rule changing bank merger review procedures; proponents say it eases burdens on smaller banks, opponents say it removes needed safeguards for competition and financial stability.","actionData","errors"]

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