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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

11/4/2025, 11:01 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 61

A joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress, Senate Joint Resolution 61, aims to provide for congressional disapproval, under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule proposed by the Bureau of Land Management concerning the "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment."

Congressional Summary of SJRES 61

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 (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana and issued on November 20, 2024.

By way of background, such an amendment revises an RMP, which guides the management of lands administered by BLM. This Miles City Field Office RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing.

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Current Status of Bill SJRES 61

Bill SJRES 61 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill SJRES 61 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025. Bill SJRES 61's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179. as of October 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 61

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 61

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 61

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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Comments

Sariyah Fitzgerald

724

8 months ago

I can't believe they're trying to pass this crap. It's gonna mess everything up for us in ID. #ridiculous

Aurora Holder

752

8 months ago

I don't know much about this, but it sounds like a bunch of bureaucratic nonsense. Who cares about "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" anyway? It's probably just gonna screw over regular folks like me. #unfair #politics

Blessing Grant

654

8 months ago

I don't like it. It's gonna mess things up for me.

Aila Lowry

691

8 months ago

I think this is a good decision. It will have a positive impact on our community. I'm glad to see this happening. Did you know that this bill has been in the works for quite some time?

Layne Casey

738

8 months ago

I can't believe they approved it! This will have a negative impact on our environment.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 61

Steve Daines

MontanaRepublican

Tim Sheehy

MontanaIndependent

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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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

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