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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 151· House(119-HJRES-151)

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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Rep. Maloy
Age: 45 years
Utah
Introduced
3/4/2026
Last activity
3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Celeste Maloy
Cosponsors
Republican - 7Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule concerns the ``Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan'' issued on January 13, 2025. It also references a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated January 15, 2026. If passed, the resolution would declare that the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    Nullifying land management rules can potentially open up more local economic opportunities in rural areas near the monument.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5

    The resolution uses congressional authority to reduce the power of a federal agency's specific rule.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-5

    Changing management plans for national monuments often impacts traditional lands used by indigenous communities.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    Disapproving the management plan removes specific resource management and protection protocols for the monument.