Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Congress is using the Congressional Review Act to try to overturn a recent federal rule issued by the Forest Service. If both chambers pass this joint resolution and the President signs it, the named rule would be nullified and would have no force or effect. The CRA process also prevents the agency from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future unless Congress passes new legislation.
Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions (89 Fed. Reg. 92808, November 25, 2024).
Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service, USFS)
Under the Congressional Review Act, disapproval resolutions in the Senate are considered under expedited procedures that prevent a filibuster and require only a simple majority; the joint resolution still must pass both chambers and be presented to the President for signature or veto.
This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify the Forest Service rule titled "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions" (89 Fed.
Reg. 92808, Nov. 25, 2024).
If enacted, the rule would be treated as having no force or effect under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S.C.
Content is narrow and non‑fiscal so procedurally viable, but political dynamics, potential executive veto, and stakeholder controversy create significant uncertainty.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise and properly targeted Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that clearly identifies the specific Forest Service rule to be nullified and states the operative effect.
Progressive worries rule supports conservation; conservatives see it as overreach
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressive worries rule supports conservation; conservatives see it as overreach
Likely wary of overturning a Forest Service enforcement rule without seeing its text.
If the rule strengthens protection of public lands, they would oppose disapproval.
If the rule expands criminalization of public protest or marginalized groups, they might support disapproval.
Will weigh procedural and substantive factors.
Concerned about whether the Forest Service followed rulemaking procedures and whether disapproval creates enforcement gaps.
Views will hinge on the rule's actual content and demonstrated harms or benefits.
Likely to strongly favor disapproval if they view the Forest Service rule as regulatory overreach.
Support stems from limiting federal criminalization and protecting recreation, property, and economic activities on public lands.
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Content is narrow and non‑fiscal so procedurally viable, but political dynamics, potential executive veto, and stakeholder controversy create significant uncertainty.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressive worries rule supports conservation; conservatives see it as overreach
Content is narrow and non‑fiscal so procedurally viable, but political dynamics, potential executive veto, and stakeholder controversy crea…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise and properly targeted Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that clearly identifies the specific Forest Service rule to be nullified and states…
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