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".

Sponsored bySen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]AK· Introduced 18 September 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-47.

5 December 2025·7 months ago

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Public Law · Updated 16 June 2026

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing. (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. 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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Signed by President.
5 December 2025 · President
Signed by President.
5 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-47.
5 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-47.
5 December 2025 · President
Presented to President.
25 November 2025 · President
Presented to President.
25 November 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 80, 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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)
18 November 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)
18 November 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
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.
18 November 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.
18 November 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
18 November 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
18 November 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
18 November 2025 · Floor
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.
17 November 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
31 October 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
31 October 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.
30 October 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
30 October 2025 · Floor