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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
Congress targets 2022 Alaska petroleum reserve plan, would cancel limits and open more land to drilling
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
216–209
Key Points
- Congress moves to cancel the federal land agency’s 2022 plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
- That plan decided where oil drilling could happen and which areas would be off-limits to protect wildlife and nearby communities.
- If canceled, more land could open to drilling, bringing jobs and state money in Alaska, but raising risks for caribou, birds, and the climate.
- This also makes it harder for the agency to issue a similar plan again without a new law from Congress.
- New drilling would still need leases and permits, so changes would take years and likely won’t move gas prices much in the short term.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Alaska Native communities on the North Slope rely on caribou and other wildlife for subsistence hunting and fishing — it's a core part of their culture and food supply. By reverting to the 2020 plan, roughly 48% of the reserve that had been protected from drilling is now open again. This increases the risk of habitat disruption for caribou herds and other wildlife that these communities depend on, potentially threatening traditional ways of life that have existed for generations.
State Impacts
Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-47.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Became Public Law No: 119-47.
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.
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.
Vote Results
3 votesOn the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
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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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
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