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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 "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
4/7/2025, 12:59 PM
Summary of Bill SJRES 11
The resolution seeks to challenge the rule put forth by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which is responsible for overseeing the management of offshore energy resources and ensuring the protection of marine archaeological sites. The rule likely outlines specific guidelines and regulations for the preservation and conservation of these important historical and cultural resources.
If passed, Bill 119 SJRes 11 would essentially nullify the rule proposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, indicating that Congress does not approve of the regulations outlined in the rule. This could potentially have significant implications for the management and protection of marine archaeological resources in the United States. Overall, this joint resolution highlights the ongoing debate and decision-making process surrounding the protection of marine archaeological resources and the role of government agencies in overseeing these valuable sites.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 11
This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.
Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 11
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 11
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 11
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 11
Comments
Warren Palmer
1 year ago
this bill bad for ocean stuff. me no like it. who benefit from this? not me.
Haven Shea
1 year ago
This bill is unacceptable.
Raven Chambers
1 year ago
I think this is a good move. It's important to protect our marine archaeological resources. It affects all of us in the long run.
Juliet Coleman
1 year ago
I don't like this rule about marine stuff. It's dumb. I don't care about it. It won't affect me. Big picture, who cares.
Arian Cummings
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, like why would they want to disapprove of protecting marine archaeological resources? It's like they don't care about our history or preserving important artifacts. This is gonna have a huge impact on our environment and future generations won't be able to learn from the past. It's just so frustrating how they can make decisions like this without thinking about the consequences. This is gonna be bad for everyone in the long run.
Emmeline Norton
1 year ago
I think this bill is a bad idea. It's gonna mess things up for everyone. I don't like it one bit. It's gonna cause problems for us all. Short term, it's gonna be a real headache.
Cruz Hogan
1 year ago
This bill is so unfair! It's gonna hurt our oceans and the history in them. Why can't they see how important it is to protect our marine archaeological resources? It's just not right.
