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Allows More Resource Development in Montana
Recent Bills/Allows More Resource Development in Montana

Allows More Resource Development in Montana

IntroducedJuly 10, 2025
Became Law8 months ago
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Became Public Law No: 119-48.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of the InteriorMiningLand use and conservationMontana
Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies a recent decision by the Bureau of Land Management regarding resource management in Miles City, Montana.

If you live in Miles City, Montana, this resolution allows more resource development in your area.
Who this affects
local residents · businesses · environmental groups
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution stops the Bureau of Land Management's new resource management plan for the Miles City Field Office.
  2. 2By disapproving this rule, Congress opens the area to more resource extraction activities.
  3. 3The decision affects land use policies in Miles City, Montana, impacting local industries.
  4. 4Local businesses and developers may benefit from increased opportunities for resource development.
  5. 5Environmental protections associated with the previous plan will no longer be in effect.
Read the detailed summary

This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseSep 3, 2025
House Vote
Yes 209No 208Not Voting 12
Crossed party lines: 1 Republican voted No
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SenateOct 8, 2025
PresidentDec 11, 2025

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
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Senate Bill · SJRES 61
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