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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 62

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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

Introduced:Oct 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cramer

R - ND

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 North Dakota Field Office Resource Management Plan issued January 14, 2025. GAO determined the plan qualifies as a rule subject to congressional review.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's North Dakota Field Office Resource Management Plan issued January 14, 2025. 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 North Dakota Field Office Resource Management Plan
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 North Dakota senators

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

BLM land management in North Dakota would revert to prior plan. Energy development, grazing, and conservation rules would be affected. Sets precedent for CRA use against resource management plans.

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

62, 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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-62