Congress targets 2022 Alaska petroleum reserve plan, would cancel limits and open more land to drilling
216–209
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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.
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.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
Congress passed a resolution to nullify the 2022 BLM plan for the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, reopening areas for potential oil and gas leasing and sending the measure to the President.
The Senate approved S.J.Res. 80, using the Congressional Review Act to vacate the 2022 Record of Decision that curtailed leasing across the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska.
By a 52–45 vote, senators advanced a resolution to undo the 2022 NPR-A plan. Backers cite development; conservation groups call the CRA move unprecedented for land-use plans.
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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