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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.

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

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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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  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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  • Senate · Dec 4, 2025 · 1/2 required

    On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131 · Joint Resolution Passed

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  • House · Nov 18, 2025 · YEA-AND-NAY

    On Passage · Passed

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  1. Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-52.
  2. Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
  3. Dec 10, 2025Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 4, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  6. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  7. Dec 4, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8500)
  8. Nov 19, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
  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 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)
  13. Nov 18, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 131, 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.
  14. Nov 18, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. Nov 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 131.
  16. 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.
  17. Nov 18, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4753)
  18. 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.
  19. Oct 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  20. Oct 10, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Dec 11, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-52.
  2. Dec 11, 2025Signed by President.
  3. Dec 10, 2025Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  5. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
  6. Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. Nov 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
  8. Nov 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
  9. 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.
  10. Oct 10, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “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. (H.J.Res. 131, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hjres-131. Congress.gov record as of Aug 11, 2026.

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