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".

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 18 September 2025

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 September 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 October 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

   Source: Calendars

4. 28 October 2025

   Discharge

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

   Source: Discharge

5. 28 October 2025

   Committee

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

   Source: Committee

6. 29 October 2025

   Vote

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.

   Source: Floor

7. 30 October 2025

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.

   Source: Floor

8. 30 October 2025

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)

   Source: Floor

9. 31 October 2025

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

10. 31 October 2025

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

11. 17 November 2025

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

    Source: Floor

12. 18 November 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

13. 18 November 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

    Source: Floor

14. 18 November 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

    Source: Floor

15. 18 November 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)

    Source: Floor

16. 18 November 2025

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

    Source: Floor

17. 18 November 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

18. 25 November 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

19. 25 November 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

20. 5 December 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-47.

    Source: President

21. 5 December 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

22. 5 December 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

7 official files

• Enrolled Bill

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law

  Public Law · EN · 6 December 2025

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 5 December 2025

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• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 October 2025

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• Passed Senate

  summary · EN · 30 October 2025

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• Placed on Calendar Senate

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 28 October 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 September 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
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