Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
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This law uses a legal tool called the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to cancel a land management plan created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a large region in central Alaska known as the Central Yukon area. The BLM had developed this plan — called the "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" — to set the rules for how millions of acres of federal public land in that region would be used and managed. By passing this disapproval resolution, Congress has effectively thrown out that plan and prevented it from taking effect.
The Central Yukon plan had established guidelines covering a wide range of activities on federal lands in interior Alaska, including oil and gas development, mining, conservation, wildlife protection, and recreation. Canceling the plan means those specific rules and restrictions no longer apply. Federal land in the area would revert to being managed under older, existing guidelines until a new plan is potentially developed.
This law primarily affects people and industries with interests in that region of Alaska, including energy companies, mining operations, hunters, outdoor recreationists, Alaska Native communities, and wildlife and conservation groups. Supporters of the cancellation generally argued the BLM plan placed too many restrictions on economic development and resource use. Opponents argued the plan provided important protections for wildlife and the environment. The law has now been signed by the President and is officially in effect.
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Became Public Law No: 119-50.
December 11, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-50.
Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-50.
Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2025Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 559.
Oct 9, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 560.
Oct 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 560.
Oct 9, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Oct 9, 2025Received in the Senate.
Sep 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H3787)
Sep 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H3787: 1)
Sep 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819-3820)
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 106, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 3, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 106.
Sep 3, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Sep 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3787-3791)
Sep 3, 2025Rule H. Res. 672 passed House.
Sep 3, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Sep 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 14, 2025Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2025