Bill · H.J.Res. 124· House(119-HJRES-124)
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
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Begich
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule pertains to the "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision" issued on April 25, 2022. It follows a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated July 24, 2025. This letter concluded that the record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act. If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+5
The bill blocks a specific activity plan intended to facilitate oil production in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The resolution prevents the implementation of a specific petroleum activity plan on public lands.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-3
Blocking petroleum activity plans can negatively impact the local economy and job opportunities in rural Alaska.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-2
Restricting petroleum production activities can lead to higher energy costs over time.
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
By nullifying the petroleum activity plan, the bill removes the regulatory framework necessary for oil and gas jobs in the Alaska region.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the BLM Rule: The resolution provides for the disapproval of the "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision," which would mean the rule shall have no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens resulting from the disapproval of this rule.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+5Improves Public Land Management+3Reduces Gas Prices-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents-3Good For Low Income Households-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2Improves Economic Growth-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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