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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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

12/5/2025, 9:30 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 80

The bill, a joint resolution designated as SJ Res. 80 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on September 18, 2025. Its purpose is to provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision."

Congressional Summary of SJRES 80

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. BLM's plan provides for the management of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, which is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 80

Bill SJRES 80 is currently in the status of To President since November 25, 2025. Bill SJRES 80 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2025.  Bill SJRES 80's most recent activity was Presented to President. as of November 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 80

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 80

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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".
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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