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Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 62

North Dakota Federal Land: Blocking New Management Rules

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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

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Key Points

  • Senators Cramer and Hoeven are trying to cancel a federal plan that changes how land in North Dakota is managed. The plan was created by the Bureau of Land Management and covers rules for millions of acres of federal land and underground minerals.
  • If this resolution passes, the land management plan would be completely thrown out. This would stop the federal government from enforcing new rules on activities like oil and gas drilling, cattle grazing, and protecting wildlife in the state.
  • This is important because North Dakota relies heavily on energy production and farming. Supporters of the resolution believe the federal plan puts too many restrictions on these industries, which could hurt the local economy and jobs.
  • The resolution uses a law called the Congressional Review Act, which lets Congress overrule federal agencies. A government watchdog recently decided this land plan counts as a formal rule, giving Congress the chance to vote it down.

Milestones

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Oct 7, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

Oct 7, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jul 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Jul 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

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H.J.Res. 105Identical bill

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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Dec 11 — Became Public Law No: 119-49.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Bill NumberSJRES 62
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
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