SJRES 80
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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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, which limited oil and gas leasing in part of the reserve, is targeted for congressional disapproval. This action would effectively reinstate the 2020 plan for managing the reserve, potentially opening more areas to resource development.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the 2022 BLM rule regarding the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
- The disapproved rule will have no legal force or effect.
- The resolution aims to revert to the 2020 National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan.
- It utilizes the Congressional Review Act to challenge the BLM’s rule.
- The resolution specifically references the record of decision and GAO letter.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management
- Oil and gas industry
- Alaska communities
- Environmental groups
- Federal government
Notable changes
- Reinstatement of the 2020 National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan.
- Potential expansion of oil and gas leasing opportunities within the reserve.
- Congressional exercise of authority under the Congressional Review Act.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 80
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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.