A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled Protection of Marine Archaeological  Resources and published on September 3, 2024. The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area. 

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Timeline

1. 4 February 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 February 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.

   Source: Calendars

4. 24 February 2025

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Discharge

5. 24 February 2025

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Committee

6. 25 February 2025

   Vote

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)

   Source: Floor

7. 25 February 2025

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.

   Source: Floor

8. 26 February 2025

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 26 February 2025

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 26 February 2025

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

11. 4 March 2025

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.

    Source: Floor

12. 6 March 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 6 March 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

    Source: Floor

14. 6 March 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

    Source: Floor

15. 6 March 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

16. 6 March 2025

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.

    Source: Floor

17. 6 March 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)

    Source: Floor

18. 10 March 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

19. 10 March 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

20. 14 March 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-3.

    Source: President

21. 14 March 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

22. 14 March 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

7 official files

• Enrolled Bill

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law

  Public Law · EN · 15 March 2025

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 14 March 2025

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• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 25 February 2025

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• Placed on Calendar Senate

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 24 February 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 February 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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