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S.J.Res. 80Became 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 Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Introduced: Sep 18, 2025

Latest action date: Dec 5, 2025

Latest development

Became Public Law No: 119-47.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Sep 18, 2025
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Plain-language overview

What this bill does

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing. (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

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Energy

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorMiningOil and gas

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-47.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-47.

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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. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

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  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

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  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)

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  11. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 80, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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

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  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.

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  14. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

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  15. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)

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  16. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

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  17. Held at the desk.

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  18. Received in the House.

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  19. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  20. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842)

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  21. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.

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  22. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)

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  23. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.

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  24. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

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

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

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

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  28. Introduced in Senate

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Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)Oct 30, 2025Senate · Roll call 599

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 80

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45 Nay52 Yea3 Not Voting
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Eric SchmittNot Voting
Roger F. WickerNot Voting
Ruben GallegoNot Voting
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)Oct 29, 2025Senate · Roll call 595

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 80

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46 Nay54 Yea
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