S.J.Res. 11 became law 38 days after introduction, with cosponsors, all Republicans
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".
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 130 words.
This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024. Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.
- Committees
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources: 136 of 3,779 bills became law, 113th–118th (3.6%)
- Sponsor
- 13 of 329 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 234 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchaeology and anthropologyHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOil and gas
- Latest action
- Mar 14, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-3.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th H.J.Res. 62 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy R · Introduced
Procedural (rules, motions) · 1
- 119th H.Res. 177 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite R · Agreed to