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".

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Introduced
2025-07-10
Latest action
2025-10-07: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-10-07: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
  • 2025-10-07: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • 2025-10-07: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • 2025-07-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-07-10: Introduced in Senate