Bill · S.J.Res. 87· Senate(119-SJRES-87)
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 "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".
- Introduced
- 10/1/2025
- Last activity
- 10/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule was submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. It is titled ``Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America''. If passed, this resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The resolution prevents the implementation of a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule regarding names in the Gulf of America.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution utilizes the congressional disapproval process to nullify an agency rule.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevents the implementation of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution ensures that the rule submitted in 90 Fed. Reg. 24066 (June 6, 2025) has no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are listed: The provided text does not contain information regarding negative consequences or burdens resulting from this resolution.
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
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 10/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate