H.J.Res. 131

119th Congress

Enacted

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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]AK· Introduced 10 October 2025
Open on Congress.gov

0

Cosponsors

24

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 4 of 0
Latest action

Became Public Law No: 119-52.

11 December 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 9 July 2026

This joint resolution opens public land for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the record of decision (ROD) issued by the Bureau of Land Management on December 9, 2024, for the program that leases, develops, produces, and transports oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The 2024 ROD that is being nullified by this resolution replaced the 2020 ROD that made all of the approximately 1.6 million acres of the program area available for oil and gas leasing. The 2024 ROD made approximately 1.2 million acres unavailable for leasing or exploration in order to protect and conserve resources and certain uses in these areas. However, the 2024 ROD requires the statutory minimum of 400,000 acres to be made available for oil and gas leasing in a specified lease sale, subject to certain stipulations and operating procedures. Under current law, those acres must be located in the areas with the highest potential for the discovery of hydrocarbons.

Timeline

24 actions

  1. Became Public Law No: 119-52.

    11 December 2025 · BecameLaw

  2. Became Public Law No: 119-52.

    11 December 2025 · President

  3. Signed by President.

    11 December 2025 · President

  4. Signed by President.

    11 December 2025 · BecameLaw

  5. Presented to President.

    10 December 2025 · Floor

  6. Presented to President.

    10 December 2025 · President

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  8. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8500)

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  11. Received in the Senate, read twice.

    19 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 131.

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  13. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 131, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  14. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4753)

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  15. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  16. 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.

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  17. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    18 November 2025 · Floor

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

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  19. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)

    18 November 2025 · Floor

  20. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)

    18 November 2025 · Floor

4 earlier actionsView all on Congress.gov

Sponsorship

0 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]AK

Classification

Policy area

Energy

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorMiningOil and gas

Committees

1

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To10 Oct 2025
Pelosi Tracker
Follow on XJoin our Discord
PoliticiansBillsPortfoliosPricingAboutLegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Français
© 2026 - All rights reserved. Powered by Vantara Labs
This website is an independent, third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nancy Pelosi, her office, or her representatives. Any use of her name is solely for the purpose of discussing publicly available information.The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, financial or investment advice. The data presented here is sourced from publicly available filings and records. While we strive for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free or current.