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HJRES 131 · 119th Congress · HouseEnacted

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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.

In plain language: This resolution overturns a December 2024 federal policy that placed strict limits on oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. By voiding that decision, the measure removes current environmental restrictions on energy exploration in the refuge. It also bars the Bureau of Land Management from enacting a substantially similar leasing rule in the future without approval from Congress.

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People affected—Not determinable from the text provided; the resolution governs a federal leasing program decision and cites no demographic or employment figures.
Fiscal magnitude—Not determinable from the text provided; the joint resolution contains no appropriations, revenue measures, or specific dollar amounts.
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Issues

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Federal lands & resources−35Pollution & development−20Energy sources−30

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Who it affects

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Who it burdens

  • Bureau of Land ManagementThe resolution nullifies the agency's December 9, 2024, Record of Decision for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, eliminating its legal force and effect.provisional

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What it does

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  1. Cancels the Bureau of Land Management's December 9, 2024, record of decision regarding the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, rendering the rule without legal force or effect.

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Timeline

How it moved.

  1. Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-52.
  2. Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-52.
  3. Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
  4. Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
  5. Dec 10, 2025Presented to President.
  6. Dec 10, 2025Presented to President.
  7. Dec 4, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  8. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  9. Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Nov 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
  11. Nov 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
  12. Nov 17, 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.
  13. Oct 10, 2025Introduced in House
  14. Oct 10, 2025Introduced in House

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