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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
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Introduced
October 10, 2025
Latest Action
December 11, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas J. Begich IIIRepublican(AK)
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This joint resolution opens public land for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the record of decision (ROD) issued by the Bureau of Land Management on December 9, 2024, for the program that leases, develops, produces, and transports oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The 2024 ROD that is being nullified by this resolution replaced the 2020 ROD that made all of the approximately 1.6 million acres of the program area available for oil and gas leasing. The 2024 ROD made approximately 1.2 million acres unavailable for leasing or exploration in order to protect and conserve resources and certain uses in these areas. However, the 2024 ROD requires the statutory minimum of 400,000 acres to be made available for oil and gas leasing in a specified lease sale, subject to certain stipulations and operating procedures. Under current law, those acres must be located in the areas with the highest potential for the discovery of hydrocarbons.
Yes
266
No
254
Present
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Not Voting
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Became Public Law No: 119-52.
Became Public Law No: 119-52.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 632.
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8500)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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| #632 | senate | On the Joint Resolution | Passed | December 4, 2025 |
| #295 | house | On Passage | Passed | November 18, 2025 |
H.R.3067 S.1519 Arctic Refuge Protection Act: support all provisions S.2016 Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025. Oppose all provisions. H.J.Res.131/S.J.Res.91 - 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". Oppose all Provisions. S.J. Res. 80/H.J. RES. 124 - Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to `National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision' Oppose all provisions.
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Opposed S.J.Res. 80 and H.J.Res. 124, Congressional Review Act resolutions on the Bureau of Land Managements 2022 Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) Record of Decision for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (Reserve). Opposed the opening of marine national monuments to commercial fishing. Opposed S.J.Res.91 and H.J.Res.131, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) 2024 Record of Decision (ROD) for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuges Coastal Plain Leasing Program. Urged DOI and BLM to withdraw the proposal to rescind to the Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan. Opposed H.J.Res. 106, a Congressional Review Act of the Bureau of Land Managements "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan". Opposed H.J.Res. 104, a Congressional Review Act of the Bureau of Land Managements "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. Opposed H.J.Res. 105, a Congressional Review Act of the Bureau of Land Managements "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. Opposed H.J.Res. 130, a Congressional Review Act Reversing Public Lands Protections to Promote Wyoming Coal Development. Urged DOI and BLM to withdraw the proposal to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. Urge BLM to retain and implement the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule to restore and protect freshwater ecosystems. Opposed BLMs proposed rescission of the Public Lands Rule (Conservation and Landscape Health Rule). Opposed Stevan Pearces nomination for Bureau of Land Management Director. Supported S.1926, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act. Opposed S. 544/H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (MRCA). Opposed new lease sales in DOIs Draft Proposed National OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international conservation and foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; wildlife trafficking; international wildlife conservation funding; forest and freshwater conservation; illegal deforestation & timber trade; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; plastic pollution; zoonotic spillover prevention; and climate change and renewable energy. Other Specific Activities: Support stronger protections in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska. Support legislation to support the development of renewable thermal technologies, including expansion of the investment tax credit and Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Congressional Review Act resolution overturned Record of Decision on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (H.J. Res. 131 / S.J. Res. 91) - oppose Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R. 4109) - support Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act (H.R. 2145) - support STEWARD Act (S. 351) - support Legislation to reauthorize the Development Finance Corporation - support, advocate for environmental-related provisions and limiting eligibility of high-income countries DFC Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5299) - oppose certain provisions State Department Reauthorization legislation - advocate for inclusion of conservation-related provisions EXIM Reauthorization (not yet introduced) - advocate for environmental integrity provisions National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - support inclusion of provisions related to plastic pollution, IUU fishing, and tropical deforestation Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act (H.R. 4166) - support Support development of legislation to establish a national system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) The Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies (REUSE) Act (S. 2110) - support H. Res. 885, Resolution supporting the designation of November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, recycling, and advance the circular economy (support)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
House H.R. 425, the Big Brother Overreach Act H.R. 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 H.J.Res.124 - 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" which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting oil production and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 5258, the Lawsuits Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.J. Res. 130 - 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". which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting coal production in northeast Wyoming and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. H.J.Res.131 - 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting oil production and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act H.R. 4424, the Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act H.R. 5463, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Arrangement Act H.R.6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act H.R. 4896, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act H.R. 1319, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 5349, the Tax Court Improvement Act H.R. 5346, the Fair and Accountable IRS Review Act H.R.5267, the American Franchise Act H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act H.R. 6420, the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business (ACCESS) Act H.R.1163, the Prove It Act of 2025 Senate S. 100, the Big Brother Overreach Act S.J.Res.91 - 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting oil production in and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. S.J.Res.80 - 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". which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting oil production in and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Statement for the Records for the Hearing: Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals, about labor law reforms. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Statement for the Records for the Hearing: Labor Law Reform Part 2: New Solutions for Finding a Pro-Worker Way Forward, about labor law reforms. S. 3117, the Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act S. 3116, the Fairness in Filing Act S. 5213, the Union Members Right to Know Act S.3124, the Protection on the Picket Line Act S.3128, the Worker Privacy Act S.J.Res.89 - 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". which would overturn a Biden-era BLM rule restricting coal production and help lower energy cost for small businesses in the United States. S. 852, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act S. 2613, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act S. 2013, the Higher Wages for American Workers Act S. 1332, the Raise the Wage Act S. 1945, the Energy Choice Act S. 1379, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act S.2875, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Act S. 1847, the Association Health Plans Act S. 3418, the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act Statement for the record for Senate Finance hearing titled "The Rising Cost of Health Care: Considering Meaningful Solutions for all Americans" Other: Issue related to Credit Card Competition Issue related to the expiring TCJA tax provisions Issue related to ADA website reforms Issue related to the minimum wage increase Issue related to joint employment Issue related to "Affordable Care Act Reform"
Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.J.RES. 131 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision"; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act; HR 3699 Energy Choice Act; HR 4835 Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act; S.J.RES. 80 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"; S.J.RES. 91 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision"; draft legislation on permitting certainty for energy projects; draft legislation regarding reauthorization of the Bureau of Land Management Pilot Office Program; draft legislation related to state efforts to impose liability on the oil and gas industry; 82 Fed. Reg. 1860 Issuance and Reissuance of Nationwide Permits; 82 Fed. Reg. 40461 Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects; 82 Fed. Reg. 9339 Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs; 85 Fed. Reg. 1684 Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Client expense: $1,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.J. Res. 124, S.J. Res. 80 - National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska CRA H.J. Res. 131, S.J. Res. 91 - Coastal Plain CRA
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 5342/S. 2354 - FY 2026 - CJS Appropriations bills - North Atlantic right whale, vessel speed rule, Marine Mammal Protection Act issues, Rices whale, ESA funding H.R 4754/S. 2431 - FY 2026 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider and other ESA and wildlife related riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program, FS Research and Development Program H.R. 4121/S. 2256 - FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations - USDA Wildlife Services Nonlethal Conflict Reduction Initiative H.R. 4213/Senate No bill number FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall, Vessel speed restrictions rider H.R. 598 - Forest Information Reform Act H.R. 3067/S. 1519 - Arctic Refuge Protection Act H.R. 556/S. 537 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 H.R. 6268 - LEAD Act of 2025 H.R. 2820 - The California Clean Coast Act H.R. 2673 - The Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R. 2849 / S.1432 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act H.R. 2848 / S. 1445 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act H.R. 2881 / S.1486 - COAST Anti-drilling Act H.R. 2862 - Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act H.R. 2865 / S. 1472 (related but not identical) - New England Coastal Protection Act H.R. 2882 - Central Coast of California Conservation Act H.R. 2886 - Defend Our Coast Act HR 2556 - Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement (CORE) Act House No Bill Number - MMPA Reauthorization Discussion Draft House No Bill Number - Offshore drilling Consultation Draft Bill H.R. 1206/S. 530 - WEST Act of 2025 H.R. 471/S. 1462 - Fix Our Forests Act S. 4462/H.R. 8640 - A bill to provide for the establishment of a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center, and for other purposes. House No Bill Number - To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Discussion Draft S. 4753 - Energy Permitting and Reform Act of 2024 H.R. 6747 - Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act H.R. 1705/S. 919 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 4776 SPEED Act H.R. 582 - Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act S. 2015 - National Prescribed Fire Act H.R. 2709 - Save Our Sequoias Act H.R. 3930/S. 2042 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 142 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025 S. 211 - Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 S.356 - Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 House/Senate No Bill Number - Mature and old growth forest protections, wildfire, and performance metrics legislation S. 392- Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act H.R. 3838/S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4669 - FEMA Act H.J. Res. 124/ S.J. Res.80 - 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. H.J. Res. 131/ S.J. Res. 91- 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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. H.J. Res. 104/ S.J. Res. 61 - 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 Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. H.J. Res. 105/ S.J. Res. 62 - 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. H.J. Res. 106/ S.J. Res. 63 - 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 Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. S. 1449- RESTART Act H.R. 4038/S. 902- the Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act S. 91 - the Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025 H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 178 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 179 - Proven Forest Management Act of 2025 H.R. 6300 - Grassland Grazing Act of 2025 S. 2016 - Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025 House no bill number - Oil and Gas penalty, royalty relief, and transportation allowance reform House no bill number - Oil and Gas bankruptcy clean-up costs House no bill number - Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act H.R. 717 - Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act H.R. 3329 - Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act H.R. 6078 - Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act S. 3503 - Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 2235 - Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025 S. 2967 - Border Lands Conservation Act
2025 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.J. RES. 106 / S.J. RES. 63 OPPOSE S.J. Res. 80 / H.J.Res. 131 OPPOSE
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H4750)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 131, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 131.
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4753)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE