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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".

12/15/2025, 4:17 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 105

The bill titled "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'" was introduced in the 119th Congress as House Joint Resolution 105 on July 10, 2025. The bill aims to invoke a congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, with regard to a specific rule put forth by the Bureau of Land Management pertaining to the "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." The bill provides a mechanism for Congress to express disapproval of this particular agency rule.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 105

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 14, 2025. 

By way of background, a RMPA guides the management of lands administered by BLM in field offices and designates which areas are acceptable for coal leasing. The 2025 North Dakota RMPA modified the 1988 RMPA, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 105

Bill HJRES 105 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 11, 2025. Bill HJRES 105 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2025.  Bill HJRES 105's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-49. as of December 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 105

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 105

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 105

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".
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".

Comments

Vincenzo Hendrix profile image

Vincenzo Hendrix

856

9 months ago

I think this bill is bad because it will hurt the environment in North Dakota. The Bureau of Land Management should not be allowed to make decisions that harm our natural resources. It's important to protect our land for future generations. #ProtectTheEnvironment #SaveNorthDakota

Theo Holmes profile image

Theo Holmes

827

9 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up. How will this affect me?

Eugene Silver profile image

Eugene Silver

827

9 months ago

I think this bill is good for us. It will help with stuff. People should know about it. #important #affectseveryone

Angel Thompson profile image

Angel Thompson

857

7 months ago

Hey y'all, just read about this bill on "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan". Not too sure about all the details, but it seems like a positive move. Did you know that this bill could potentially impact the environment in North Dakota in a big way? #politics #UnitedStates #HJRESBill105

Priscilla Allison profile image

Priscilla Allison

826

7 months ago

I don't like this new thing. Who does it hurt?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 105

Julie Fedorchak
Julie Fedorchak
North DakotaIndependent

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