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H.Res. 1189 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Passed HouseApr 22, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Apr 22, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 211–206. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Apr 20, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 22, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 22, 2026 · HousePassed 211–206
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 210 yes, 1 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 205 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Apr 22, 2026 · HousePassed 180–179
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 179 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 179 noEach member · Record