Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) 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 ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

House Resolution

H.Res. 879

119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) 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 ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill provides for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills related to energy, natural resources, and crime and law enforcement policies. It aims to disapprove certain rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management, repeal restrictions on natural gas exports and imports, require a report on petrochemical refineries, repeal police reform legislation in Washington D.C., and impose mandatory detention and cash bail requirements in the district.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced11/17/2025

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This bill provides for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills related to energy, natural resources, and crime and law enforcement policies. It aims to disapprove certain rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management, repeal restrictions on natural gas exports and imports, require a report on petrochemical refineries, repeal police reform legislation in Washington D.C., and impose mandatory detention and cash bail requirements in the district.

Bill Number: 879
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 11/17/2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) 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 ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 879
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 11/17/2025
Summary: This bill provides for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills related to energy, natural resources, and crime and law enforcement policies. It aims to disapprove certain rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management, repeal restrictions on natural gas exports and imports, require a

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This bill provides for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills related to energy, natural resources, and crime and law enforcement policies. It aims to disapprove certain rules issued by the Bureau of Land Management, repeal restrictions on natural gas exports and imports, require a report on petrochemical refineries, repeal police reform legislation in Washington D.C., and impose mandatory detention and cash bail requirements in the district.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Disapproves Bureau of Land Management rules related to oil and gas development in Alaska and coastal areas
Repeals restrictions on the export and import of natural gas
Requires a report on petrochemical refineries in the U.S.
Repeals police reform legislation in Washington D.C.
Imposes mandatory detention and cash bail requirements for certain crimes in Washington D.C.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact energy and natural resource industries by overturning regulations, enable more natural gas exports and imports, and provide new information on petrochemical refineries. It would also affect law enforcement and criminal justice policies in Washington D.C. by repealing recent police reforms and imposing stricter bail and detention requirements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

879, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) 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 ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) 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 ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-879