House Resolution Setting Rules for Debate on Geothermal Energy and …

The Frame

What this does

This procedural step determines the timeline and amendment process for H.R. 1449, which changes how geothermal energy leases are sold, and H.R. 9495, which grants tax deadline extensions to wrongfully detained U.S. nationals and revokes tax-exempt status for organizations supporting terrorism.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Geothermal energy leaseholders

The bill H.R. 1449, which this resolution governs, changes the frequency of lease sales and requires replacement sales.

Wrongfully detained U.S. nationals

The bill H.R. 9495, which this resolution governs, provides tax deadline relief and fee reimbursement for these individuals.

Tax-exempt organizations

The bill H.R. 9495, which this resolution governs, establishes criteria for terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations supporting terrorism.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Mrs. Fischbach is a U.S. Representative from Minnesota and a member of the House Committee on Rules. context
The House Committee on Rules is responsible for determining the terms of debate for legislation before it reaches the House floor. context

Summary

This resolution establishes the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on two specific bills: one regarding geothermal energy leasing and another providing tax relief for hostages and targeting terrorist-supporting organizations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This procedural step determines the timeline and amendment process for H.R. 1449, which changes how geothermal energy leases are sold, and H.R. 9495, which grants tax deadline extensions to wrongfully detained U.S. nationals and revokes tax-exempt status for organizations supporting terrorism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?

It sets the 'rules of the road' for debating two specific bills on the House floor, including time limits for debate and which amendments are allowed.

Can members propose new amendments on the floor?

For H.R. 1449, only amendments pre-printed in the Committee on Rules report are allowed. For H.R. 9495, the bill is considered with a specific substitute amendment already included.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

This bill sets new, faster deadlines for federal agencies to approve energy projects, including oil, gas, renewable energy, and electric transmission

Discoveries

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Bundled Consideration

The resolution bundles two unrelated policy areas—geothermal energy and tax code amendments—into a single procedural vote.

H.R. 1449 H.R. 9495

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House Resolution Setting Rules for Debate on Geothermal Energy and Tax Relief Bills