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RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 17· Senate(119-SJRES-17)

A joint resolution 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".

Rep. Lummis
Age: 72 years
Wyoming
Introduced
2/6/2025
Last activity
2/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsored by
Cynthia Lummis
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. The rule in question concerns "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions." If passed, the resolution would provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This action would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    The resolution prevents the implementation of a Forest Service rule regarding law enforcement and criminal prohibitions.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    The resolution uses congressional disapproval to limit the regulatory power of a federal agency.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Reducing federal law enforcement restrictions may benefit residents living near or utilizing National Forest lands.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    Disapproving a law enforcement rule for the Forest Service may reduce the oversight or deterrents needed to protect public lands.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-2

    Removing criminal prohibition rules may impact the Forest Service's ability to manage and protect public lands.