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Allows Resource Development in Central Yukon
Recent Bills/Allows Resource Development in Central Yukon

Allows Resource Development in Central Yukon

IntroducedJuly 22, 2025
In Senate11 months ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaDepartment of the InteriorLand use and conservation
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Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies the Bureau of Land Management's resource management plan for the Central Yukon, allowing for more resource development in the area.

If you live in Alaska, this resolution opens up the Central Yukon for resource development, potentially impacting local ecosystems.
Who this affects
local communities · businesses · environmental groups · Alaska
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution stops the Bureau of Land Management's plan to manage resources in the Central Yukon area.
  2. 2The disapproval means that the recommendations from the Governor of Alaska will not be followed.
  3. 3This action could lead to increased opportunities for resource extraction in the region.
  4. 4Local businesses and industries may benefit from the removal of restrictions on land use.
  5. 5Environmental protections that were part of the management plan will no longer be enforced.
Read the detailed summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon planning area and issued on November 12, 2024. The Central Yukon RMP modified the prior RMP for the area, including by designating 21 areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, encompassing approximately 3,611,000 acres.

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IntroducedJul 22, 2025
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
Similar Bills
House Bill · HJRES 106
4 of 4 · Became Law
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".
·Environment
Senate Bill · SJRES 61
1 of 4 · Introduced
Reopens Land for Resource Development
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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
·Environment
House Bill · HJRES 105
4 of 4 · Became Law
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".
·Environment