Bills · HJRES 105
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 105Land use and conservationAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly interferes with a significant land use decision for North Dakota made by a federal agency. If this bill passes, it means that whatever specific rules, protections, or development allowances were included in the BLM's 'Resource Management Plan' for North Dakota will not go into effect. This could have real-world impacts on industries like agriculture, energy, and tourism, as well as on environmental conservation efforts in the state.
For voters, this bill represents a significant check on the power of federal agencies. It shows Congress actively using its authority to overrule an administrative decision, potentially reflecting a desire to align federal land management more closely with local or national political priorities, or to prevent perceived overreach by unelected bureaucrats. If this bill does not pass, the BLM's original land management plan for North Dakota would take effect, dictating how those federal lands are used for years to come.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Congress disapproves the 'North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan' issued by the Bureau of Land Management.
This immediately stops a specific federal land management plan for North Dakota from becoming law.
PROVISION 02
The disapproved rule shall have no force or effect.
This ensures that the BLM's plan cannot be implemented, preventing its specific regulations and guidelines from impacting land use in North Dakota.
PROVISION 03
The disapproval is enacted under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, which refers to the Congressional Review Act.
This highlights Congress's power to overturn rules made by executive branch agencies, demonstrating a legislative check on administrative authority.
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21 EVENTSDEC 11
Signed by President.
DEC 11
Became Public Law No: 119-49.
DEC 1
Presented to President.
OCT 10
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 105
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 105Land use and conservationAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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