Bills · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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".

Where it stands

  1. Introduced7/10/25
  2. Passed HousePassed 9/3/25
  3. SenatePassed 10/8/25
  4. PresidentSigned 12/11/25
  5. LawPublic Law 119-49

Passed the House 215–211 on September 3, 2025 (Roll Call 226 →). Passed the Senate 50–45 on October 8, 2025 (Roll Call 556 →). Became Public Law 119-49 on December 11, 2025.

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 10/8/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 43 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican50 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 9/3/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 210 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Julie Fedorchak ( Republican · ND-AL)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
7/10/25
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What happens next

Became Public Law 119-49.

All actions (21)
  1. 7/10/25Introduced in House
  2. 7/10/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  3. 9/3/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
  4. 9/3/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3791-3796)
  5. 9/3/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
  6. 9/3/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 105.
  7. 9/3/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. 9/3/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 105, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  9. 9/3/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3820-3821)
  10. 9/3/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791: 1)
  11. 9/3/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791)
  12. 9/3/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. 9/4/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
  14. 10/8/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 553.
  15. 10/8/25Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  16. 10/8/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
  17. 10/8/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
  18. 10/10/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  19. 12/1/25Presented to President.
  20. 12/11/25Signed by President.
  21. 12/11/25Became Public Law No: 119-49.