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Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 89

Wyoming Land Use: Blocking New Federal 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Federal Rollback of BLM Energy Leasing Rules in Alaska and Western States
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Superseded

The companion bill in the other chamber is advancing instead.

→View advancing bill: Congress Sends BLM Buffalo Field Office Land Plan Repeal to Trump's Desk

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress is moving to overturn a Bureau of Land Management plan that changes how federal land and minerals are managed in the Buffalo, Wyoming area.
  • The plan being targeted was originally released in November 2024 and sets new guidelines for activities like coal mining and energy development on public lands.
  • If this resolution becomes law, the agency's plan would be canceled immediately and the agency would be blocked from passing a similar rule in the future.
  • This move is led by Senator Lummis and other lawmakers who are concerned that the new federal rules could harm the local economy and limit American energy production.
  • This action is part of a process that lets Congress double-check and reject rules made by government agencies if they believe the agency has overstepped its authority.

Milestones

3 milestones7 actions
Nov 20, 2025Senate

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8395)

Nov 19, 2025Senate

Measure laid before Senate by motion.

Nov 19, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 621.

Nov 18, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270.

Nov 18, 2025Senate

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

Vote Results

1 vote
SenatePassedProceduralNov 19, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

51
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
51 – 0 · 2
Independent
0 – 2
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Related Bills

1 bill
H.J.Res. 130Identical 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Dec 11 — Became Public Law No: 119-51.

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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Bill NumberSJRES 89
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionIndefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8395)

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