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Congress Disapproves BLM Rule on Alaska Oil
Recent Bills/Congress Disapproves BLM Rule on Alaska Oil

Congress Disapproves BLM Rule on Alaska Oil

IntroducedSeptember 18, 2025
Became Law8 months ago
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Became Public Law No: 119-47.
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.
Who this affects
Oil exploration in Alaska · Bureau of Land Management
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1The resolution specifically targets a rule issued on April 25, 2022, concerning the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
  2. 2It cites a letter from the Government Accountability Office that confirms the rule qualifies as a regulation under the Congressional Review Act.
  3. 3The resolution states that the disapproved rule will have no force or effect moving forward.
  4. 4Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed this resolution in late 2025.
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Intro
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House
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IntroducedSep 18, 2025
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SenateOct 30, 2025
HouseNov 18, 2025
House Vote
Yes 214No 207Not Voting 8
Crossed party lines: 3 Democrats voted Yes · 1 Republican voted No
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PresidentDec 5, 2025

Became Public Law

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Donald Trump
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Became Law
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