Bill · S.J.Res. 91· Senate(119-SJRES-91)
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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule in question relates to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. It was originally issued as a record of decision on December 9, 2024. A Government Accountability Office letter of opinion from August 25, 2025, concluded that this record of decision qualifies as a rule under the Congressional Review Act. Because of this joint resolution, that rule will now have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this invest in rural communities?+4
Promoting resource development can bring economic activity and infrastructure investment to remote regions like Alaska.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Benefits energy companies and associated businesses by opening leasing opportunities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Supports local economic development and resource-dependent communities in Alaska.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-6
The resolution specifically invalidates a rule restricting oil and gas leasing, thereby promoting fossil fuel production.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
Disapproving the BLM record of decision removes certain land use and environmental constraints in the area.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
Overturning restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain may lead to increased fossil fuel extraction and higher carbon emissions.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Invalidation of the Bureau of Land Management Rule: The text explicitly states that Congress disapproves of the rule relating to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision, and that this rule shall have no force or effect. This could be seen as positive for individuals or groups who opposed the original Bureau of Land Management decision, as it completely voids the specified rule.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Textual Evidence for Negative Impacts: The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people. Therefore, no specific negative impacts can be cited from the document without making assumptions.
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 Rural Development+4Reduces Gas Prices+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-6Improves Environmental Protections-4Improves Public Land Management-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Union Workers+3Good For Native Americans-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Increase States Rights+2
- 12/4/2025
- Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 12/3/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 630.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8473)
- 12/2/2025
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
- 10/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska