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HRES495: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for…

118th Congress (2023–2025) · House resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

This page covers HRES495 in the 118th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HRES495 in another Congress is a different bill.

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…


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 2
Chamber House
Latest vote 2023-06-13: Passed
Latest action 2023-06-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area Congress
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 (nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces", which establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act), H. R. 277 (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 or the REINS Act of 2023, which revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking, including by establishing a congressional approval process for a major rule), H. R. 288 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA, which authorizes courts, when reviewing agency actions, to decide questions of law without giving deference to the agency's interpretation), H. R. 1615 (Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to regulate gas stoves in a manner that prohibits their sale or use or substantially increases their price), and H. R. 1640 (Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act).

Subjects: House of Representatives, Legislative rules and procedure


Roll-call votes on HRES495 (118th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2023-06-13 House Recorded Vote Passed 181 177 5 Official tally
2023-06-13 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 179 177 7 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HRES495 in the 118th Congress?

HRES495 (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…) was introduced in the 118th Congress (2023–2025) by Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].

What is the latest action on HRES495?

On 2023-06-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

How many roll-call votes were held on HRES495?

2 recorded votes in the 118th Congress. The most recent, on 2023-06-13, was "Recorded Vote": Passed.