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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-105| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Julie Fedorchak
Republican Representative
North Dakota
Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congress has disapproved the Bureau of Land Management rule that establishes the North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan . The resolution, passed by both chambers, declares that the rule has no force or effect. The action follows a Government Accountability Office letter and the rule’s classification under the Congressional Review Act . By disapproving the rule, Congress removes it from the regulatory framework governing land management in North Dakota. The resolution ensures that the rule cannot be enforced or cited in future land‑use decisions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3791-3796)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 105.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 105, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3820-3821)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-62Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 553.
View VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-49.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of the InteriorLand use and conservationMiningNorth Dakota
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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-105| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Congress has disapproved the Bureau of Land Management rule that establishes the North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan . The resolution, passed by both chambers, declares that the rule has no force or effect. The action follows a Government Accountability Office letter and the rule’s classification under the Congressional Review Act . By disapproving the rule, Congress removes it from the regulatory framework governing land management in North Dakota. The resolution ensures that the rule cannot be enforced or cited in future land‑use decisions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3791-3796)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 105.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 105, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3820-3821)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-62Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 553.
View VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-49.
Julie Fedorchak
Republican Representative
North Dakota
Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of the InteriorLand use and conservationMiningNorth Dakota