What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 495.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-12.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres495/BILLS-118hres495eh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll250.xml

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 209 (Roll no. 250). (text: CR H2822-2823)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 495

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Congressional Debate: Firearms, Government Rules, Gas Stoves, and Energy Efficiency.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Vote on disapproving firearm regulations concerning stabilizing braces, potentially impacting gun owners. Consideration of a bill requiring Congressional approval for major government rules to take effect, potentially limiting federal agency influence on citizens' lives. Debate on prohibiting federal funds for gas stove bans, directly affecting consumer choices. Consideration of a bill to block new energy efficiency standards for cooking products, potentially impacting appliance costs and availability.

This document outlines the rules for considering several important bills in the House of Representatives. These include rules on firearms, the impact of government regulations on citizens' lives, prohibiting federal funds for gas stove bans, and energy efficiency standards for cooking products. Citizens should pay attention to these changes as they may affect their rights, finances, and daily choices.

Key points

Vote on disapproving firearm regulations concerning stabilizing braces, potentially impacting gun owners.

Consideration of a bill requiring Congressional approval for major government rules to take effect, potentially limiting federal agency influence on citizens' lives.

Debate on prohibiting federal funds for gas stove bans, directly affecting consumer choices.

Consideration of a bill to block new energy efficiency standards for cooking products, potentially impacting appliance costs and availability.

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VOTING RESULTS

2023-06-13

For 218

Against 209

Abstain 0

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Status:

Adopted

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Additional Information

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

Print number: HRES 495

Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Process start date: 2023-06-12

Voting date: 2023-06-13

Meeting no: 1

Voting no: 250

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