HJRES 124
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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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The BLM’s 2022 Integrated Activity Plan for the reserve included restrictions on oil and gas leasing to protect wildlife and local communities. Congress is using the Congressional Review Act to disapprove this rule, effectively reverting to a previous plan from 2020.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the BLM’s 2022 Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision.
- The rule issued by the BLM shall be considered to have no force or effect.
- This action is based on the Congressional Review Act.
- The resolution references specific dates and publications related to the BLM’s rule.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management
- Oil and gas industry
- Alaska communities
- Wildlife in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
- Federal government
Notable changes
- Reverts to the 2020 National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan.
- Removes restrictions on oil and gas leasing within the reserve.
- Utilizes the Congressional Review Act to challenge a federal rule.
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Begich
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 124
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision
(issued April 25, 2022, as a record of decision, and a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated July 24, 2025, printed in the Congressional Record on July 28, 2025, on pages S4768–S4770, concluding that such record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.