Bill > HJRes57

This resolution is a congressional effort to invalidate a specific rule issued by the Department of the Interior regarding oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically addressing high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) updates. Using the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code), Congress is exercising its authority to review and potentially nullify federal agency regulations. The resolution specifically targets a rule published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024, which appears to update regulations for offshore oil and gas operations in areas beyond state territorial waters. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively cancel the rule, preventing it from being implemented and removing its legal standing. This type of resolution is a mechanism for legislative oversight, allowing Congress to check the rulemaking power of executive branch agencies and ensure that regulatory actions align with congressional intent.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/57/all-info