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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
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This bill is a formal rejection by Congress of a land management plan created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency responsible for overseeing millions of acres of public land across the country. Specifically, Congress voted to disapprove the BLM's "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan," which was a detailed blueprint governing how certain federal public lands in North Dakota would be used and managed. By passing this disapproval resolution, Congress effectively canceled that plan before it could take full effect.
Resource Management Plans like the one being rejected typically set the rules for a wide range of activities on public lands, including energy development (such as oil and gas drilling), grazing, wildlife conservation, recreation, and other uses. The BLM develops these plans to balance competing interests over long periods of time. When Congress disapproves such a plan using this type of resolution, the plan is nullified, meaning the BLM cannot enforce its provisions and would need to revert to previous rules or develop a new plan.
This action primarily affects people and industries that interact with the specific federal lands covered by the North Dakota Field Office's jurisdiction — including ranchers, energy companies, hunters, outdoor recreationists, and local communities. The bill has now been signed by the President and is officially law (Public Law No. 119-49), so the BLM's North Dakota plan is no longer in effect.
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Became Public Law No: 119-49.
December 11, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-49.
Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-49.
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. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 553.
Oct 8, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Oct 8, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
Oct 8, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
Oct 8, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791)
Sep 3, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791: 1)
Sep 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3820-3821)
Sep 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 105, 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. 105.
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 H3791-3796)
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 10, 2025Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025