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House Resolution 879: Setting the Rules for Upcoming Floor Debates

Original title: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

November 17, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Nov 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution dictates the terms of debate for eight specific legislative items, including whether to overturn federal land management s, change natural gas export laws, and alter criminal justice policies in Washington, D.C.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District of Columbia residents

The resolution facilitates votes on bills that would repeal local policing reforms and mandate specific bail and detention requirements.

Energy industry companies

The resolution facilitates votes on bills regarding natural gas exports and oil/gas leasing on federal lands.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution establishes the procedural s for the U.S. House of Representatives to debate and vote on several pieces of legislation, including energy policy, public land management, and criminal justice reforms in the District of Columbia.

Key Facts

  • H. Res. 879 sets the rules for floor consideration of eight separate legislative items.
  • The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of the specified bills and resolutions.
  • It mandates that all specified bills and resolutions be considered as read.
  • It limits debate for each item to one hour, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the relevant committee.
  • It allows for one motion to recommit (or commit) for the bills and joint resolutions.
  • The resolution covers S.J. Res. 80 (disapproval of National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska plan).
  • The resolution covers H.J. Res. 130 (disapproval of Buffalo Field Office plan).
  • The resolution covers H.J. Res. 131 (disapproval of Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program).
  • The resolution covers H. Con. Res. 58 (denouncing socialism).
  • The resolution covers H.R. 1949 (repealing natural gas export/import restrictions).
  • The resolution covers H.R. 3109 (requiring a report on petrochemical refineries).
  • The resolution covers H.R. 5107 (repealing the D.C. Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022).
  • The resolution covers H.R. 5214 (mandating pretrial/post-conviction detention and cash bail for certain D.C. crimes).

Why It Matters

This resolution dictates the terms of debate for eight specific legislative items, including whether to overturn federal land management s, change natural gas export laws, and alter criminal justice policies in Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution pass the laws mentioned in it?
No. This resolution only sets the s for how the House will debate and vote on those laws.
How much time will members have to debate these bills?
The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each item, split equally between the majority and minority parties.

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policy shift90% confidence

Aggressive Legislative Bundling

The resolution uses a single procedural vehicle to advance a diverse set of conservative policy priorities ranging from environmental deregulation to local D.C. governance.

Connected Entities

organizationDistrict of Columbia CouncilLocal government body whose legislation is targeted for repeal.Map →
organizationNational Petroleum CouncilEntity directed to report on petrochemical refineries.Map →
organizationBureau of Land ManagementAgency whose rules are subject to congressional disapproval resolutions.Map →
personMs. FoxxMember of the Committee on Rules who reported the resolution.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment40
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