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S.J.Res. 11Became law

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Introduced: Feb 4, 2025

Latest action date: Mar 14, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

Latest action

Mar 14, 2025

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchaeology and anthropologyHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas

Bill Summary

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-3.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-3.

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  3. Signed by President.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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

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  8. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

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  9. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

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  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.

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  12. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.

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  13. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)

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  14. Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.

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  15. Held at the desk.

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  16. Received in the House.

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  17. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  18. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)

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  19. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)

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  20. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)

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  21. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.

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  22. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.

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  23. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  24. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  25. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  26. Introduced in Senate

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