S.J.Res. 80 · 119th Congress

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".

Introduced on Sep 18, 2025 by Dan Sullivan (R-AK). One cosponsor. Became Public Law 119-47.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 119-47
Introduced
Sep 18, 2025
Cosponsors
1
0 from the other party
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Alaska
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of the Interior
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 5, 2025). Public domain.

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing. (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Dan SullivanR-AKSponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On the Motion to Proceed
    Oct 29, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 54–46
  2. On the Joint Resolution
    Oct 30, 2025· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 52–45
  3. On Passage
    Nov 18, 2025· House· Passage· Passed 216–209

History

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  1. Sep 18, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Sep 18, 2025 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Oct 28, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. Oct 28, 2025 · SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  5. Oct 28, 2025 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
  6. Oct 29, 2025 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.Senate · Roll call 595
  7. Oct 30, 2025 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)
  8. Oct 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.Senate · Roll call 599
  9. Oct 30, 2025 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842)Senate · Roll call 599
  10. Oct 30, 2025 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Oct 31, 2025 · HouseReceived in the House.
  12. Oct 31, 2025 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  13. Nov 17, 2025 · HouseRules 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.
  14. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)
  15. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseRule 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.
  16. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.
  17. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. Nov 18, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  19. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)
  20. Nov 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)House · Roll call 296
  21. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)House · Roll call 296
  22. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. Nov 25, 2025Presented to President.
  24. Nov 25, 2025 · HousePresented to President.
  25. Dec 5, 2025Signed by President.
  26. Dec 5, 2025Signed by President.
  27. Dec 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-47.
  28. Dec 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-47.

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