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119 · HRES 1189 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards,...

House rule setting the terms—mostly “closed”—for debating four measures on energy, wildlife, and rural policy; it schedules one hour of debate for each and pre-adopts certain substitutes, and was placed on the House calendar on April 20, 2026.

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Public Summary — H. Res. 1189 (119th Congress)

Headline Summary: A procedural House resolution that sets the floor rules—largely a closed process—for debating four measures: repealing certain federal building energy‑efficiency standards (H.R. 4690), a statement supporting rural communities (H. Res. 1182), changes to the Endangered Species Act (H.R. 1897), and streamlined geothermal permitting (H.R. 5587). (govinfo.gov)

What It Does: The rule schedules one hour of debate for each measure; blocks floor amendments (a “closed rule”); deems specific substitute texts as already adopted for several bills (including Rules Committee Print 119‑23 for H.R. 1897); and allows one motion to recommit on each bill. It’s procedural—it doesn’t pass any of the underlying policies, it just sets the terms for considering them. In plain English: it organizes debate and limits last‑minute changes from the floor. (rules.house.gov)

Who’s For It:

  • House Republican leadership and the Rules Committee, led by sponsor Rep. Chip Roy (R‑TX), which reported the resolution and placed it on the House calendar on April 20, 2026. (govinfo.gov)
  • Supporters of the underlying measures say the package advances their priorities: Energy & Commerce Republicans back H.R. 4690 to repeal federal building performance standards; Natural Resources Republicans promote H.R. 1897 as streamlining and refocusing ESA implementation; and geothermal advocates (e.g., Reps. Adam Gray and Young Kim) argue H.R. 5587 will speed clean‑energy projects. (congress.gov)

Who’s Against It:

  • Critics of “closed rules” argue they limit open debate and member amendments.
  • Environmental and conservation groups oppose parts of the underlying package—especially H.R. 1897 (ESA changes)—and committee minority views criticize H.R. 5587’s exemptions from reviews like NEPA and ESA. (npca.org)

What’s Next: As of April 20, 2026, H. Res. 1189 was reported and placed on the House Calendar (No. 72). If a House majority adopts the rule, floor debate and votes on the four measures proceed under these terms. (govinfo.gov)

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