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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to ``Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources''.

Introduced Feb 26, 2025

Latest action (Feb 26, 2025) Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Summary

  • Disapproves the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's rule relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
  • Declares that the disapproved rule shall have no force or effect.
  • Applies the Congressional Review Act disapproval process to the rule published on September 3, 2024.

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Sponsor (1)

2 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Mike Ezell’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE, LLC $39,600
  • Employer not reported $17,850
  • CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS $12,500
  • GALLIANO MARINE SERVICES $9,900
  • SPECS FOR VETERANS $9,500

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Mike Ezell → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)

  1. Feb 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
  2. Feb 26, 2025 Introduced in House

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Text versions (1)

  • Introduced in House · Feb 26, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 26, 2025

Mr. Ezell submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources”.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources” (89 Fed. Reg. 71160 (September 3, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

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