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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".

11/4/2025, 11:01 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 62

A joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation S.J.Res. 62 on July 10, 2025, aims to provide congressional disapproval, in accordance with chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule proposed by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan."

Congressional Summary of SJRES 62

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.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 62

Bill SJRES 62 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill SJRES 62 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025.  Bill SJRES 62's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180. as of October 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 62

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 62

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 62

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".
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".

Comments

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Matheo King

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8 months ago

I think this bill is good because it helps protect our land in North Dakota. It's important to make sure we take care of our environment for future generations. I support this bill and hope it passes.