H.J. Res. 36
115th Congress
House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to…
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Official title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".
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Department of the InteriorEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental regulatory proceduresOil and gas
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13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 4, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 10, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 125.
May 10, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2851)
Feb 3, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 36.
Feb 3, 2017
Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each resolution, and provides for one motion to recommit on each resolution.
Feb 3, 2017
Received in the Senate.
Feb 3, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 191 (Roll no. 78). (text of measure as passed: CR H951)
Feb 3, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 3, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 74. (consideration: CR H951-958)
Jan 31, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 74 Reported to House. Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Both resolutions provides for one hour of general debate, and provide for one motion to recommit.
Jan 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2017 | Senate · vote #125 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 36 | Rejected | 49–51 | See who voted → |
| Feb 3, 2017 | House · vote #78 | On Passage | Passed | 221–191 | See who voted → |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation." The rule published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2016, addresses waste generated during oil and gas production.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
25
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Arrington, Jodey C.
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Biggs, Andy
Brat, Dave
Bridenstine, Jim
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Newhouse, Dan
Rothfus, Keith
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Williams, Roger
R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Chaffetz, Jason
Cheney, Liz
R
Cramer, Kevin
CULBERSON, JOHN
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Gosar, Paul A.
Jenkins, Evan
Labrador, Raul
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LaHood, Darin
R
Latta, Robert E.
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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
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Rouzer, David
R
Sessions, Pete
R
Thompson, Glenn
Walters, Mimi
R
Webster, Daniel
R
Westerman, Bruce
R
Wittman, Robert J.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 36: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HJRES-36/
"H.J. Res. 36: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HJRES-36/.
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