Congress Disapproves BLM Rule on Alaska Oil

Official: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code

IntroducedSeptember 18, 2025

EnergyAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorMiningOil and gas

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Bureau of Land Management regarding oil activities in Alaska. It effectively nullifies the rule, meaning it will not be enforced.

If you care about energy policies and environmental regulations, this resolution impacts how oil activities are managed in Alaska.

Affects: This resolution primarily affects regulatory practices related to oil exploration in Alaska.

Summary

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What does this resolution do?

1. The resolution specifically targets a rule issued on April 25, 2022, concerning the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. 2. It cites a letter from the Government Accountability Office that confirms the rule qualifies as a regulation under the Congressional Review Act. 3. The resolution states that the disapproved rule will have no force or effect moving forward. 4. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed this resolution in late 2025.

Who is affected?

This resolution primarily affects regulatory practices related to oil exploration in Alaska.