United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HRES 1272 — Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a "climate emergency" in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.

Last action — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives documents and information about any plans to declare climate change a public health emergency or national emergency in order to regulate aspects of industrial activity or supply and delivery of energy or electric power.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds information regarding the reporting of the bill by the Committee on Energy and Commerce and indicates that it has been reported adversely. It also includes the additional sponsor, Mr. Allen, and provides updates on the bill's status in the House Calendar. This information matters because it clarifies the current position of the bill and its sponsorship, which may influence further legislative action.

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1272 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
1272 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> House Calendar No.
132 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
1272 Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a ``climate emergency'' in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
1272 [Report No.
117-525] Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a ``climate emergency'' in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a ``climate emergency'' in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 29, 2022 Additional sponsor:
Mr.
Allen September 29, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a ``climate emergency'' in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
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House Calendar No.
132 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
RES.
1272 [Report No.
117-525] _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a ``climate emergency'' in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 29, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

  5. Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Discharged.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 21.

  8. Reported adversely by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-525.

  9. Reported adversely by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-525.

  10. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 1272 do?
This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives documents and information about any plans to declare climate change a public health emergency or national emergency in order to regulate aspects of industrial activity or supply and delivery of energy or electric power.
Who sponsors HRES 1272?
HRES 1272 is sponsored by Johnson, Bill (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 1272?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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