A joint resolution 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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
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This joint resolution is a formal action by Congress to cancel a federal rule created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the agency that oversees public lands. Specifically, it overturns the BLM's "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan," which was a plan that set the terms for how a large area of federally owned land in Alaska — known as the National Petroleum Reserve — could be used, including rules around oil and gas drilling and environmental protections in that region.
Congress used a legal tool called the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reject this rule. The CRA allows Congress to vote to nullify regulations issued by federal agencies, and if the President signs the resolution, the rule is permanently canceled and the agency cannot issue a substantially similar rule in the future without new authorization from Congress. In this case, the President did sign the resolution, making it Public Law No. 119-47.
The people most directly affected include energy companies that seek to drill for oil and gas in Alaska, Alaska Native communities whose lands and ways of life are connected to the reserve, environmental groups concerned about wildlife and ecosystems in the area, and the state of Alaska, which has significant economic interests tied to energy production. By canceling the BLM's plan, the previous restrictions or guidelines governing drilling and land use in the reserve are removed, potentially opening more of the area to energy development than the overturned rule would have allowed.
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Became Public Law No: 119-47.
December 5, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-47.
Dec 5, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 5, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-47.
Dec 5, 2025Presented to President.
Nov 25, 2025Presented to President.
Nov 25, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)
Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
Nov 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
Nov 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)
Nov 18, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 80, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 18, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 18, 2025Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 18, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 17, 2025Received in the House.
Oct 31, 2025Held at the desk.
Oct 31, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842)
Oct 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.
Oct 30, 2025Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)
Oct 30, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 30, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.
Oct 29, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Oct 28, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Oct 28, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
Oct 28, 2025Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 18, 2025