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A 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".

Introduced Feb 4, 2025

Latest action (Mar 14, 2025) Became Public Law No: 119-3.

Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Issues
Climate & Energy
Legislative subjects (5)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchaeology and anthropologyHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas

Summary

This joint resolution would disapprove a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule issued on September 3, 2024, that established protections for marine archaeological resources. If approved by Congress, the rule would be invalidated and would have no legal effect. The resolution uses Congress's authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the federal regulation.

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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors

Actions (22)
  1. Mar 14, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-3.
  2. Mar 14, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. Mar 10, 2025 Presented to President. · house
  4. Mar 6, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  5. Mar 6, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015) · house
  6. Mar 6, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
  7. Mar 6, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. · house
  8. Mar 6, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11. · house
  9. Mar 6, 2025 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11. · house
  10. Mar 6, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019) · house
  11. Mar 4, 2025 Rule H. Res. 177 passed House. · house
  12. Feb 26, 2025 Held at the desk. · house
  13. Feb 26, 2025 Received in the House. · house
  14. Feb 26, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
  15. Feb 25, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333) · senate
  16. Feb 25, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
  17. Feb 25, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333) · senate
  18. Feb 25, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322) · senate
  19. Feb 24, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15. · senate
  20. Feb 24, 2025 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  21. Feb 4, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · senate
  22. Feb 4, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • HR 191 — Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 4553 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 4754 — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 4275 — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • S 524 — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 1654 — CUTS Act (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 5713 — Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 (shares 3 subjects)

Text versions (4)
  • Engrossed in Senate · Feb 25, 2025
  • Placed on Calendar Senate · Feb 24, 2025
  • Introduced in Senate · Feb 4, 2025
  • Enrolled Bill

Full text

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.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

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