HJR87 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Stream protection rule of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Congress urged to overturn

Summary

HJR87 urges Congress to overturn the federal Stream Protection Rule and to involve states like Alabama in environmental rulemaking.

What This Bill Does

The resolution calls for the Department of the Interior to withdraw the Stream Protection Rule. It urges Congress to overturn the rule and to ensure state, industry, and public input is considered in rulemaking. It asks state attorneys general to oppose the rule if states are not meaningfully engaged, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• State governments (including Alabama) by encouraging meaningful state involvement in environmental rulemaking and input on policy and programs.
• Federal agencies (Department of the Interior/OSMRE) and the coal mining industry (and the public) by pressuring withdrawal or opposition to the rule and by emphasizing state engagement.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to overturn the Stream Protection Rule.
• Urges the Department of the Interior to withdraw the Stream Protection Rule and to work with states, industry, and the public to propose a more appropriate rule.
• Urges state attorneys general to oppose the rule if the Interior and OSMRE have not engaged states meaningfully.
• Urges Congress to pursue options to overturn the rule and to send copies of the resolution to Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative