What it does
SourcedThis 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.
By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by the BLM. This 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jul 14, 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- 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-50.Library of Congress
- 2025-12-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-12-01Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-10-09Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 560. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-09-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H3787: 1) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-07-14Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedNothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-50 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.
Recorded votes
SourcedSep 3, 2025 · House roll call 225 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 215–210
R 215 yes, 1 no, 3 present or not votingD 0 yes, 209 no, 3 present or not voting
Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 559 · 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
Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 560 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 50–46
R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting