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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 151

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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

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Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Celeste Maloy

R - UT

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Summary

This resolution would overturn the Bureau of Land Management's management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, a 1.87-million-acre protected area. Representative Maloy is using the Congressional Review Act to block federal rules governing how this public land can be used for activities like grazing, energy development, and recreation. If passed, it would send the BLM back to the drawing board on managing this controversial monument.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

This resolution would overturn the Bureau of Land Management's management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, a 1.87-million-acre protected area. Representative Maloy is using the Congressional Review Act to block federal rules govern

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This resolution would overturn the Bureau of Land Management's management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, a 1.87-million-acre protected area. Representative Maloy is using the Congressional Review Act to block federal rules governing how this public land can be used for activities like grazing, energy development, and recreation. If passed, it would send the BLM back to the drawing board on managing this controversial monument.

Bill Number: 151
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Title: 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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Bill Number: 151
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This resolution would overturn the Bureau of Land Management's management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, a 1.87-million-acre protected area. Representative Maloy is using the Congressional Review Act to block federal rules governing how this public land can be used for

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would overturn the Bureau of Land Management's management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, a 1.87-million-acre protected area. Representative Maloy is using the Congressional Review Act to block federal rules governing how this public land can be used for activities like grazing, energy development, and recreation. If passed, it would send the BLM back to the drawing board on managing this controversial monument.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Seeks to reject the BLM's official management plan for Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, one of the largest protected areas in the lower 48 states
Uses the Congressional Review Act, a tool that allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules within a limited timeframe
Reflects ongoing tension between Utah state leaders who want more local control and resource access versus federal conservation priorities
Would affect decisions about cattle grazing, oil and gas development, mining, off-road vehicle use, and conservation on nearly 2 million acres of public land
Monument has been at the center of national debates over presidential authority to designate and modify protected areas since the 1990s

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily affect Utah residents, ranchers, energy companies, outdoor recreation businesses, and conservation groups with stakes in how Grand Staircase-Escalante is managed. It could open the door to more resource extraction and local development or preserve current restrictions, depending on how a replacement plan is developed. The broader impact extends to the ongoing national debate about balancing economic development with conservation on America's 400+ million acres of public lands.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

151, 119th Congress (2026). "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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-151

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