Wyoming Land Use: Blocking New Federal Management Rules
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
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8395)
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 621.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Vote Results
1 voteOn the Motion to Proceed
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".
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