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H.J.Res. 104 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-48

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".

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Passed HouseSep 3, 2025
Passed SenateOct 8, 2025
To PresidentDec 1, 2025
Became lawDec 11, 2025

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 11, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-48.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-48.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-12-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-12-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-12-01Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2025-12-01Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-10-08Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-10-08Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 2025-10-08Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  10. 2025-10-08Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6995-7003)Senate
  11. 2025-10-07Measure laid before Senate by motion.Senate
  12. 2025-10-07Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548. Roll call recordSenate
  13. 2025-09-04Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
  14. 2025-09-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  15. 2025-09-03On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  16. 2025-09-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782: 1) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  17. 2025-09-03Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819)House floor actions
  18. 2025-09-03POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 104, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  19. 2025-09-03The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  20. 2025-09-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 104.House floor actions
  21. 2025-09-03Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.House floor actions
  22. 2025-09-03Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3782-3787)House floor actions
  23. 2025-09-03Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.House floor actions
  24. 2025-07-10Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  25. 2025-07-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. 2025-07-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since it became law on Dec 11, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 notice.

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  1. NoticeJun 4, 2026Land Management Bureau, Interior Department
    Termination of the Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana, and an Associated Environmental Assessment
    On December 11, 2025, in accordance with the Congressional Review Act (CRA), 5 U.S.C. 801-808, the President signed a joint resolution into law disapproving the November 2024 Miles City Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment. Public Law 119-48.

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Recorded votes

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Sep 3, 2025 · House roll call 224 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 211–208

R 211 yes, 1 no, 7 present or not votingD 0 yes, 207 no, 5 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Oct 7, 2025 · Senate roll call 548 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 50–47

R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no

How each member voted · Official record

Oct 8, 2025 · Senate roll call 549 · needed 1/2

On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 52–47

R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Ryan K. Zinke R-MT-1