A joint resolution 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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 61

119th Congress

A joint resolution 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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

Introduced:Oct 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Daines

R - MT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

Uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's Miles City Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment in Montana issued November 20, 2024. GAO determined the plan qualifies as a rule subject to congressional review.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's Miles City Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment in Montana issued November 20, 2024. GAO determined the plan qualifies as a rule subject to congressional review.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Disapproves BLM Miles City Field Office Plan Amendment (Montana)
Uses Congressional Review Act authority under 5 U.S.C. 802
GAO letter dated June 25, 2025 confirmed plan is a reviewable rule
Would nullify the land management plan if enacted
Sponsored by both Montana senators

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

BLM land management in eastern Montana would revert to prior plan. Affects ranching, energy development, and conservation policies. Represents Montana delegation opposition to Biden-era land management changes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

61, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution 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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-61