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".

Sponsored bySen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA· Introduced 4 février 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-3.

14 mars 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 23 juin 2026

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

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Became Public Law No: 119-3.
14 mars 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
14 mars 2025 · President
Signed by President.
14 mars 2025 · President
Signed by President.
14 mars 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
10 mars 2025 · President
Presented to President.
10 mars 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.
6 mars 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
6 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
6 mars 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
6 mars 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6 mars 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
6 mars 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6 mars 2025 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
4 mars 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
26 février 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
26 février 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
26 février 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
25 février 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
25 février 2025 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
25 février 2025 · Floor

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2 cosponsors

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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA

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Republican:Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]ID
Republican:Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]MS

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchaeology and anthropologyHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To4 Feb 2025
- Discharged From24 Feb 2025

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