H. Res. 53 · Passed House · Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who hav

What it does

Waives all points of order and procedural objections against consideration of H.R. 471, which addresses forest management and fire resilience on federal and tribal lands.
Limits debate on H.R. 471 to one hour equally divided between the Committee on Natural Resources chair and ranking minority member.
Restricts amendments to H.R. 471 to those printed in the Committee on Rules report, offered only by designated members, and in specified order.
Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 5 regarding custody of aliens charged with theft and provides for one hour of debate on the Senate bill.

Jan 22, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Rules