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S.J.Res. 62119th CongressINTRODUCEDREPUBLICAN

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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Introduced Jul 10, 2025Kevin Cramer (R-ND)1 cosponsorSource

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. 

By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Oct 7, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

Senate
Oct 7, 2025

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Senate
Oct 7, 2025

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jul 10, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Senate
Jul 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate