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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 5, 2025).

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1. 2025-12-05Became Public Law No: 119-47.Library of Congress
2. 2025-12-05Became Public Law No: 119-47.Library of Congress
3. 2025-12-05Signed by President.Library of Congress
4. 2025-12-05Signed by President.Library of Congress
5. 2025-11-25Presented to President.House floor actions
6. 2025-11-25Presented to President.Library of Congress
7. 2025-11-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
8. 2025-11-18On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
9. 2025-11-18Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
10. 2025-11-18Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)House floor actions
11. 2025-11-18POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 80, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
12. 2025-11-18The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
13. 2025-11-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.House floor actions
14. 2025-11-18Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.House floor actions
15. 2025-11-18Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)House floor actions
16. 2025-11-17Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.House floor actions
17. 2025-10-31Held at the desk.House floor actions
18. 2025-10-31Received in the House.House floor actions
19. 2025-10-30Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
20. 2025-10-30Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842) Roll call recordSenate
21. 2025-10-30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
22. 2025-10-30Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)Senate
23. 2025-10-29Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595. Roll call recordSenate
24. 2025-10-28Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.Senate
25. 2025-10-28Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
26. 2025-10-28Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
27. 2025-09-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
28. 2025-09-18Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Since it became law on Dec 5, 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. NoticeFeb 25, 2026Land Management Bureau, Interior Department
   Notice of Availability of the 2025 Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, Integrated Activity Plan

   The ROD, effective immediately as the Department's operative decision for the NPR-A IAP, is consistent with section 50105 of Public Law 119-21 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), enacted July 4, 2025, and Public Law 119-47, enacted December 5, 2025, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the 2022 NPR-A IAP ROD under the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801-808.

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• Lisa Murkowski R-AK