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H.J.Res. 106 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-50

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".

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Passed HouseSep 3, 2025
Passed SenateOct 9, 2025
To PresidentDec 1, 2025
Became lawDec 11, 2025

What it does

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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.

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).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-50.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-12-11Became Public Law No: 119-50.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. 2025-10-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-10-09Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 560. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 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
  10. 2025-10-09Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7052, S7061)Senate
  11. 2025-10-09Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 559. (CR S7052) Roll call recordSenate
  12. 2025-09-04Received in the Senate.Senate
  13. 2025-09-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  14. 2025-09-03On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H3787) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  15. 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
  16. 2025-09-03Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819-3820)House floor actions
  17. 2025-09-03POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 106, 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
  18. 2025-09-03The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  19. 2025-09-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 106.House floor actions
  20. 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
  21. 2025-09-03Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3787-3791)House floor actions
  22. 2025-09-03Rule H. Res. 672 passed House.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. 2025-07-14Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  25. 2025-07-14Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. 2025-07-14Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing 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

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Sep 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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record