Congress rejects Bureau of Land Management plan for Alaska’s Central Yukon lands
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215–210
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Became Public Law No: 119-50.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 560.
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On the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
Senate vote finalizes Congress’s rollback of BLM’s Central Yukon plan for 13.3M acres; House acted in early Sept. Supporters say repeal enables development (e.g., Ambler Road); critics warn of risks to subsistence and wildlife.
Congress passes resolution repealing the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan. Delegation says final Biden-era plan added restrictions; opponents say the plan reflected years of tribal and local input.
House passes H.J.Res.106 to nullify BLM’s Central Yukon plan. Backers cite access to energy/minerals; critics, including tribal representatives, say years of consultation are being discarded.
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".
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