WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.J.Res. 105 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-49

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".

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

Sourced

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 the North Dakota Field Office and issued on January 8, 2025.

By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by BLM. The 2025 North Dakota RMP modified the 1988 RMP, including by limiting development of oil and gas in low-potential areas and new coal leasing to areas within four miles of existing mines.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jul 10, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

Sourced
  1. 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-49.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-12-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-12-01Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-10-08Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 556. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. 2025-09-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H3791: 1) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. 2025-07-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Show all 25 recorded actions

After it became law

Sourced

Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-49 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

Recorded votes

Sourced

Sep 3, 2025 · House roll call 226 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 215–211

R 215 yes, 1 no, 3 present or not votingD 0 yes, 210 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Oct 8, 2025 · Senate roll call 553 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51–47

R 51 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no

How each member voted · Official record

Oct 8, 2025 · Senate roll call 556 · needed 1/2

On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 50–45

R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record