Bill · H.J.Res. 36· House(119-HJRES-36)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Celeste Maloy
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. The rule in question relates to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions" as published in the Federal Register. If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
By nullifying the Forest Service's criminal prohibition rule, the resolution maintains the existing regulatory status quo for public lands.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The resolution stops a new Forest Service rule from governing law enforcement and criminal prohibitions on public lands.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution halts new law enforcement and criminal prohibition rules issued by the Forest Service, which primarily impacts rural and forested areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the Forest Service Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution prevents the "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions" rule from taking effect, which would mean the rule has no force or effect. (Joint Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from this resolution. (Provided text)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Land Management+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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