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IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Graves of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including the following: (1) All documents and communications referring or relating to the proposed program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act’s requirement to develop a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (3) All documents and communications relating to the 2017–2022 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including— (A) any reference to the decision to cancel or delay planned lease sales; (B) any reference to the decision to not pursue an appeal to the judgment vacating Lease Sale 257; and (C) any reference to the impact of such program’s expiration without the creation of a 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to Secretary Debra Haaland’s commitment to release a proposed five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028 by June 30, 2022. (5) All documents and communications relating to funding implications of such proposed program, including— (A) any reference to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; (B) any reference to the Land and Water Conservation Fund; (C) any reference to the Historic Preservation Fund; (D) any reference to the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve related to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; and (E) any reference to the general fund of the Treasury of the United States. (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups relating to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.
IV House Calendar No. 114 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1247 [Report No. 117–497] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Graves of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including the following: (1) All documents and communications referring or relating to the proposed program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act’s requirement to develop a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (3) All documents and communications relating to the 2017–2022 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including any reference to— (A) the decision to cancel or delay planned lease sales; (B) the decision to not pursue an appeal to the judgment vacating Lease Sale 257; and (C) the impact of such program’s expiration without the creation of a 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to Secretary Debra Haaland’s commitment to release a proposed five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028 by June 30, 2022. (5) All documents and communications relating to funding implications of such proposed program, including any reference to— (A) the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; (B) the Land and Water Conservation Fund; (C) the Historic Preservation Fund; (D) the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve related to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; and (E) the general fund of the Treasury of the United States. (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups relating to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.

September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Ms. Herrell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to hold quarterly lease sales in each eligible State, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to cancelling lease sales in eligible sales; (B) any reference to minimizing the acreage included in lease sales in eligible lease sales; and (C) any reference to the consequences of failing to hold mandated lease sales. (2) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to process Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days of receipt at the Bureau of Land Management, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to delays in the approval process; (B) any reference to the impact of staffing levels on the ability to approve Applications for Permit to Drill; and (C) any reference to instructions to intentionally slow the approval process. (3) All documents and communications relating to the economic implications of failing to hold quarterly lease sales in eligible States or approve Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to decreasing domestic oil or natural gas production; (B) any reference to increasing dependence on foreign sources of oil or natural gas; (C) any reference to implications of funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and (D) any reference to implications of funding for State and local governments, including support for schools and law enforcement.
IV House Calendar No. 115 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1248 [Report No. 117–498] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Ms. Herrell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the compliance with the obligations of the Mineral Leasing Act, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to hold quarterly lease sales in each eligible State, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) cancelling lease sales in eligible sales; (B) minimizing the acreage included in lease sales in eligible lease sales; and (C) the consequences of failing to hold mandated lease sales. (2) All documents and communications relating to the Mineral Leasing Act’s requirement to process Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days of receipt at the Bureau of Land Management, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) delays in the approval process; (B) the impact of staffing levels on the ability to approve Applications for Permit to Drill; and (C) instructions to intentionally slow the approval process. (3) All documents and communications relating to the economic implications of failing to hold quarterly lease sales in eligible States or approve Applications for Permit to Drill within 30 days, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) decreasing domestic oil or natural gas production; (B) increasing dependence on foreign sources of oil or natural gas; (C) implications of funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and (D) implications of funding for State and local governments, including support for schools and law enforcement.

September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Moore of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the impact of illegal immigration on federal or tribal lands.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands, including the following: (1) All documents and communications related to the current level of environmental damage to Federal protected and Tribal lands along the Southern border, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to the accumulation of garbage; (B) any reference to habitat destruction; (C) any reference to wildlife deaths; and (D) any reference to the creation of illegal trails. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to coordinating garbage removal efforts along the Southern border. (3) All documents and communications referring to the transport of illicit drugs across federal or tribal lands, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to tribal concerns about drug trafficking; (B) any reference to Department of the Interior employees’ concerns about drug trafficking on federal lands; and (C) any reference to reports of drug cartels crossing Federal or Tribal lands. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, with Tribal representatives referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Tribal lands. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, or their representatives, referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Federal or Tribal lands.
IV House Calendar No. 108 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1249 [Report No. 117–488] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Moore of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 22, 2022 RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the impact of illegal immigration on federal or tribal lands.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than fourteen days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands, including the following: (1) All documents and communications related to the current level of environmental damage to Federal protected and Tribal lands along the Southern border, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to the accumulation of garbage; (B) any reference to habitat destruction; (C) any reference to wildlife deaths; and (D) any reference to the creation of illegal trails. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to coordinating garbage removal efforts along the Southern border. (3) All documents and communications referring to the transport of illicit drugs across federal or tribal lands, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to tribal concerns about drug trafficking; (B) any reference to Department of the Interior employees’ concerns about drug trafficking on federal lands; and (C) any reference to reports of drug cartels crossing Federal or Tribal lands. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, with Tribal representatives referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Tribal lands. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, or their representatives, referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Federal or Tribal lands.

September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Moore of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands.

That the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands, including the following: (1) All documents and communications related to the current level of environmental damage to Federal protected and Tribal lands along the southern border, including— (A) any reference to an accumulation of garbage; (B) any reference to habitat destruction; (C) any reference to wildlife deaths; and (D) any reference to the creation of illegal trails. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to coordinating garbage removal efforts along the southern border. (3) All documents and communications referring to the transport of illicit drugs across Federal or Tribal lands, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to Tribal concerns about drug trafficking; (B) any reference to Department of Homeland Security employees’ concerns about drug trafficking on Federal lands; and (C) any reference to reports of drug cartels crossing Federal or Tribal lands. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, or his representative, with a Tribal representative referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Tribal lands. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary Debra Haaland, or their representatives, referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Federal or Tribal lands.
IV House Calendar No. 109 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1250 [Report No. 117–489] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Moore of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 22, 2022 RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands.

That the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than fourteen days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands, including the following: (1) All documents and communications related to the current level of environmental damage to Federal protected and Tribal lands along the southern border, including— (A) any reference to an accumulation of garbage; (B) any reference to habitat destruction; (C) any reference to wildlife deaths; and (D) any reference to the creation of illegal trails. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to coordinating garbage removal efforts along the southern border. (3) All documents and communications referring to the transport of illicit drugs across Federal or Tribal lands, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to Tribal concerns about drug trafficking; (B) any reference to Department of Homeland Security employees’ concerns about drug trafficking on Federal lands; and (C) any reference to reports of drug cartels crossing Federal or Tribal lands. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, or his representative, with a Tribal representative referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Tribal lands. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary Debra Haaland, or their representatives, referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Federal or Tribal lands.

September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

That the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and (B) any reference to minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest. (3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to preventing production of minerals; (B) any reference to union project labor agreements; and (C) any reference to the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level. (4) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to national security implications; (B) any reference to mineral supply chain stability implications; (C) any reference to increased dependence on foreign minerals; and (D) any reference to the economic losses at the State and local level. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Tom Vilsack, or his representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest. (6) All documents and communications referring or related to the U.S. Forest Service’s Environmental Assessment recommending a mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest.
IV House Calendar No. 116 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1251 [Report No. 117–499] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced resolution, see copy of resolution as introduced on July 22, 2022 RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

That the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and (B) minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest. (3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) preventing production of minerals; (B) union project labor agreements; and (C) the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level. (4) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) national security implications; (B) mineral supply chain stability implications; (C) increased dependence on foreign minerals; and (D) the economic losses at the State and local level. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Tom Vilsack, or his representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest. (6) All documents and communications referring or related to the U.S. Forest Service’s Environmental Assessment recommending a mineral withdrawal in the Superior National Forest.

September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and (B) any reference to minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest. (3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to preventing production of minerals; (B) any reference to union project labor agreements; and (C) any reference to the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to the analysis of Twin Metal’s mining operation plan. (5) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to national security implications; (B) any reference to mineral supply chain stability implications; (C) any reference to increased dependence on foreign minerals; and (D) any reference to the economic losses at the State and local level. (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest.
IV House Calendar No. 117 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1252 [Report No. 117–500] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Stauber submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest and composition of the Duluth Complex, including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the minerals found within the Duluth complex, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) the amount of copper or recognized critical minerals found; and (B) minerals needed for infrastructure, renewable energy, or electric vehicle production. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to initiating the mineral withdrawal process within Superior National Forest. (3) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the mineral withdrawal on Twin Metals operation, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) preventing production of minerals; (B) union project labor agreements; and (C) the loss of economic benefits at the State and local level. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to the analysis of Twin Metal’s mining operation plan. (5) All documents and communications relating to the impact of the two-year pause on mineral activity in Superior National Forest while the mineral withdrawal application is considered, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) national security implications; (B) mineral supply chain stability implications; (C) increased dependence on foreign minerals; and (D) the economic losses at the State and local level. (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups referring or relating to the mineral withdrawal application in Superior National Forest.

September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1253 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Westerman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Ethics Office.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the operation of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Ethics Office and the creation of ethics guidance, including the following: (1) Any documents and communications relating to the process for creating ethics compliance materials, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to the creation of Ethics Guidance on Recusal Obligations; (B) any reference to the creation of Ethics Recusal and Screening Arrangements; (C) any reference to how the Departmental Ethics Office collects information from political appointees; and (D) any reference to how the Departmental Ethics Office verifies the information provided by political appointees. (2) Any documents and communications relating to the time frame in which political appointees are provided final ethics guidance. (3) Any documents and communications relating to ethics waivers for political appointees; including but not limited to— (A) any reference to requests for ethics waivers; (B) any reference to denying an ethics waiver; and (C) any reference to granting an ethics waiver. (4) Any documents and communications relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance for all Interior Department political appointees. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between the Designated Agency Ethics Official and all Interior Department political appointees, relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance.
IV House Calendar No. 118 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1253 [Report No. 117–501] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2022 Mr. Westerman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced resolution, see copy of resolution as introduced on July 22, 2022 RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Ethics Office.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the operation of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Ethics Office and the creation of ethics guidance, including the following: (1) Any documents and communications relating to the process for creating ethics compliance materials, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) the creation of Ethics Guidance on Recusal Obligations; (B) the creation of Ethics Recusal and Screening Arrangements; (C) how the Departmental Ethics Office collects information from political appointees; and (D) how the Departmental Ethics Office verifies the information provided by political appointees. (2) Any documents and communications relating to the time frame in which political appointees are provided final ethics guidance. (3) Any documents and communications relating to ethics waivers for political appointees; including but not limited to any reference to— (A) requests for ethics waivers; (B) denying an ethics waiver; and (C) granting an ethics waiver. (4) Any documents and communications relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance for all Interior Department political appointees. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between the Designated Agency Ethics Official and all Interior Department political appointees, relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance.

September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1256 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 27, 2022 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 263) to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4040) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 263) to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources or their respective designees; (2) the further amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4040) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–59, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. House Resolution 517 is hereby adopted.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Brady ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain documents in the Secretary’s possession to the House of Representatives relating to the establishment of an Emergency Intake Site in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania International Academy, to house the influx of unaccompanied migrant children.

That, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, copies, in the Secretary’s possession, of the contract, or contracts, including any contract renewals or terminations that— (1) were entered into or in effect during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on such date of adoption; and (2) relate to the establishment of an Emergency Intake Site in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania International Academy, to house the influx of unaccompanied migrant children, including young girls.
IV House Calendar No. 110 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1257 [Report No. 117–490] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Brady ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 26, 2022 RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain documents in the Secretary’s possession to the House of Representatives relating to the establishment of an Emergency Intake Site in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania International Academy, to house the influx of unaccompanied migrant children.

That, not later than fourteen days after the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, copies, in the Secretary’s possession, of the contract, or contracts, including any contract renewals or terminations that— (1) were entered into or in effect during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on such date of adoption; and (2) relate to the establishment of an Emergency Intake Site in Erie, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania International Academy, to house the influx of unaccompanied migrant children, including young girls.

September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Dunn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain documentation to the House of Representatives relating to the calculation of certain expenditure limitations applicable to Federal funding of the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico.

That the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to herein as the Secretary ) is directed to furnish to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), or other communication in the Secretary’s possession, or any portion of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), or other communication in the Secretary’s possession, that refers or relates to any of the following: (1) Communication by the Department of Health and Human Services with any person outside of such Department that occurred prior to September 7, 2021, regarding interpretations of section 1108 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308 ), insofar as such interpretations pertained to calculation of the limit imposed under such section on the total amount of funds allowed to be certified by the Secretary under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) for Puerto Rico for fiscal year 2022 and subsequent fiscal years. (2) Internal communications among employees of the Department of Health and Human Services that occurred prior to September 7, 2021, regarding interpretations described in paragraph (1), insofar as such interpretations pertained to the calculation described in such paragraph. (3) Communication by the Department of Health and Human Services with the Government Accountability Office regarding interpretations described in paragraph (1), insofar as such interpretations pertained to the calculation described in such paragraph, made by the Comptroller General of the United States, as required by section 3105(b) of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act ( Public Law 117–43 ).
IV House Calendar No. 136 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1258 [Report No. 117–530] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Dunn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 29, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain documentation to the House of Representatives relating to the calculation of certain expenditure limitations applicable to Federal funding of the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico.

That the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to herein as the Secretary ) is directed to furnish to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), or other communication in the Secretary’s possession, or any portion of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic or otherwise), or other communication in the Secretary’s possession, that refers or relates to any of the following: (1) Communication by the Department of Health and Human Services with any person outside of such Department that occurred prior to September 7, 2021, regarding interpretations of section 1108 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308 ), insofar as such interpretations pertained to calculation of the limit imposed under such section on the total amount of funds allowed to be certified by the Secretary under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) for Puerto Rico for fiscal year 2022 and subsequent fiscal years. (2) Internal communications among employees of the Department of Health and Human Services that occurred prior to September 7, 2021, regarding interpretations described in paragraph (1), insofar as such interpretations pertained to the calculation described in such paragraph. (3) Communication by the Department of Health and Human Services with the Government Accountability Office regarding interpretations described in paragraph (1), insofar as such interpretations pertained to the calculation described in such paragraph, made by the Comptroller General of the United States, as required by section 3105(b) of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act ( Public Law 117–43 ).

September 29, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1260 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Armstrong submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Energy is directed, to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, including notes from meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail records, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer or relate to the following: (1) Plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, including to entities under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party, before Federal elections in November 2022. (2) Plans to acquire petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to replace petroleum products drawn down and sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
IV House Calendar No. 142 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1260 [Report No. 117–536] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022 Mr. Armstrong submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 30, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Energy, to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Energy is directed, to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, including notes from meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail records, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer or relate to the following: (1) Plans to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, including to entities under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party, before Federal elections in November 2022. (2) Plans to acquire petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to replace petroleum products drawn down and sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

September 30, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed