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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 106

Congress rejects Bureau of Land Management plan for Alaska’s Central Yukon lands

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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Signed Into Law

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Legislative Progress

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215–210

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Key Points

  • Congress cancels a new federal plan for Alaska’s Central Yukon public lands.

    From policy text

    “Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ``Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan'' (issued November 12, 2024, as a record of decision and resource management plan, and a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated June 25, 2025, printed in the Congressional Record on June 26, 2025, on pages S3554-S3556, concluding that such record of decision and resource management plan is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.”
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  • The canceled plan would guide what happens on millions of acres, including drilling, mining, roads, and conservation.
  • Canceling it means older rules stay in place for now, and the agency cannot bring back the same plan without a new law.
  • This could change where companies can drill or mine, and where wildlife and rivers are protected, affecting local jobs and hunting and fishing.
  • Most effects are in Alaska, but it may influence national energy and climate debates and projects tied to these lands.
EnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeAgriculture

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Negative Impacts(1)
Federal Employee
Hurts
Mixed Impacts(3)
Tribal Member
Neutral
Small Business Owner
Neutral
Gig Worker
Neutral

Milestones

13 milestones26 actions
Dec 11, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-50.

Dec 11, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-50.

Dec 11, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 11, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 1, 2025House

Presented to President.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the joint resolution becomes law

The Central Yukon land-use plan is treated as canceled and cannot be used as the controlling set of rules.

People dealing with BLM land decisions in the Central Yukon area may be told older planning documents or interim guidance applies instead, which can change what is allowed or how long approvals take.

Over the next several months

BLM continues making site-specific decisions in the region using prior plans and existing laws.

If you apply for a permit or have an ongoing project, your approval conditions could differ from what you expected under the canceled plan.

Vote Results

3 votes
SenatePassedProceduralOct 9, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

50
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
50 – 0 · 3
Independent
0 – 2
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SenatePassedOct 9, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

50
46
Democrat
0 – 44 · 1
Republican
50 – 0 · 3
Independent
0 – 2
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HousePassedPassageSep 3, 2025

On Passage

215
210
Democrat
0 – 209 · 3
Republican
215 – 1 · 3
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Bill NumberHJRES 106
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-50.

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