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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 105

119th Congress

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".

Became Public Law No: 119-49.

Introduced:Dec 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julie Fedorchak

R - ND

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill overturns a decision by the Bureau of Land Management regarding a resource management plan for public lands in North Dakota. It nullifies the BLM's plan, preventing it from going into effect.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-49.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill overturns a decision by the Bureau of Land Management regarding a resource management plan for public lands in North Dakota. It nullifies the BLM's plan, preventing it from going into effect.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025. </p><p>By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Disapproves a Bureau of Land Management resource management plan for public lands in North Dakota
Prevents the plan from being implemented or having any legal effect
Uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn the BLM's decision

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it will impact the management and use of public lands in North Dakota, potentially affecting activities like energy development, recreation, and conservation efforts on those lands. Specific groups affected could include energy companies, environmental advocates, local communities, and others who have an interest in how these public lands are utilized.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of the Interior

Land use and conservation

Mining

North Dakota

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

105, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-105