Constitution Index · H.Res. 354 · 2025-04-28
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.
Latest official status (2025-09-16): Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 354 is amended.
Constitutional grade
A
Constitutional
This resolution is a procedural rule governing House consideration of several joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act. It does not itself enact substantive policy, but rather sets the terms for debate and amendment. It is a routine exercise of each chamber's constitutional authority to determine its own rules of proceeding, and it does not infringe on any constitutional rights or alter the balance of federalism. The resolution is fully consistent with the Constitution.
Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 Amendment V
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Enumerated powers · passes
Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution grants each house of Congress the power to 'determine the Rules of its Proceedings.' This resolution is a rule of proceeding for the House of Representatives, setting the terms for consideration of specific joint resolutions. It is a direct exercise of this enumerated power and does not exceed it.
Bill of Rights · passes
The resolution does not regulate speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, takings, trial rights, jury rights, cruel and unusual punishment, or any other right protected by the Bill of Rights. It is purely procedural and does not affect individual liberties.
Individual liberty · passes
The resolution imposes no restrictions on individual conduct, property, speech, labor, or belief. It merely sets the procedural framework for congressional consideration of other measures. The burden of justification for any restriction on individual sovereignty is not triggered because no such restriction exists.
Decentralization · passes
This resolution is a matter of federal legislative procedure, which by its nature cannot be handled by individuals, local communities, or states. The Constitution vests the power to make rules for congressional proceedings in each house of Congress (Article I, Section 5, Clause 2). The resolution does not consolidate decision-making upward; it is the exercise of the appropriate level of government—the House of Representatives—for its own internal operations.
Due process and takings · passes
The resolution does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, nor does it take private property for public use. It does not bypass any procedural or substantive due process requirements. It is a procedural rule for legislative consideration, which is a core function of Congress and does not implicate the Due Process Clause or the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
Provenance
- Official text: HRES 354 (Engrossed in House) · fetched 2026-10-08 · official page ↗
Version history · never overwritten
| Grade | Graded | Rubric | Source hash | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · #471 | 2026-10-10 | vfa-constitutional-grade/1.0 | f75e19eee23e | current |
Cite this
Values for America. “Constitutional grade: H.Res. 354, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes..” VFA Constitution Index, grade 471 (rubric vfa-constitutional-grade/1.0), graded October 10, 2026. https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution-index/grades/471. Accessed 2026-10-20.
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