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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
USA119th CongressHJRES-130| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Harriet M. Hageman
Republican Representative
Wyoming
Cosponsors (1)
Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
The joint resolution, adopted by both chambers, formally disapproves the Bureau of Land Management ’s rule issued on November 20 2024 that amended the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan . Under the Congressional Review Act , the resolution declares the rule to be invalid and void, meaning it will have no legal effect. The disapproval follows a Government Accountability Office letter dated September 18 2025, which concluded that the rule is subject to congressional review. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5 , the resolution removes the rule from the federal register and prevents its enforcement. This action reflects Congress’s intent to halt the BLM’s proposed management changes in the Buffalo Field Office area.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-230Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management related to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-61Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4746-4750)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 130.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 130, 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4759)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H4746)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Received in the Senate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 623. (consideration: CR S8249-8259; text: CR S8249)
View VotePresented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-51.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoalCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorMiningWyoming
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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
USA119th CongressHJRES-130| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
The joint resolution, adopted by both chambers, formally disapproves the Bureau of Land Management ’s rule issued on November 20 2024 that amended the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan . Under the Congressional Review Act , the resolution declares the rule to be invalid and void, meaning it will have no legal effect. The disapproval follows a Government Accountability Office letter dated September 18 2025, which concluded that the rule is subject to congressional review. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5 , the resolution removes the rule from the federal register and prevents its enforcement. This action reflects Congress’s intent to halt the BLM’s proposed management changes in the Buffalo Field Office area.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-230Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management related to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-61Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4746-4750)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 130.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 130, 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4759)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H4746)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Received in the Senate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 623. (consideration: CR S8249-8259; text: CR S8249)
View VotePresented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-51.
Harriet M. Hageman
Republican Representative
Wyoming
Cosponsors (1)
Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoalCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorMiningWyoming