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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 131

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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

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Legislative Progress

House

217209

Senate
President
Law

Key Points

Energy Environment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

The Gwich'in people and other Alaska Native communities have long opposed drilling in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it is a critical calving ground for the Porcupine caribou herd, which is central to their culture and food supply. By overturning the rule that protected 1.2 million acres from leasing, this law reopens the possibility of industrial activity in areas vital to Indigenous subsistence and cultural practices. Some Iñupiat communities near the coast have supported development for economic reasons, making this a deeply divided issue among tribal members.

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State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

7 milestones20 actions
Dec 11, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-52.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 11, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 10, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Dec 4, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 4, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Vote Results

2 votes
SenatePassedDec 4, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

49
45
Democrat
042 · 3
Republican
491 · 3
Independent
02
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HousePassedPassageNov 18, 2025

On Passage

217
209
Democrat
3208 · 3
Republican
2141 · 4
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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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

Bill NumberHJRES 131
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-52.

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