H.J.Res. 104 Became law · Public Law 119-48 Public Lands and Natural Resources

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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

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Sponsor Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] Introduced July 10, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action December 11, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateOct 8, 2025·Roll 549·H.J.Res. 104
H. J. Res. 104
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 104

Joint Resolution Passed52–47
R 52–0 D 0–45 I 0–2
SenateOct 7, 2025·Roll 548·H.J.Res. 104
Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 104
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 104

Motion to Proceed Agreed to50–47
R 50–0 D 0–45 I 0–2
HouseSep 3, 2025·Roll 224·H.J.Res. 104
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 “Miles City…
On Passage

Passed211–208
R 211–1 D 0–207

Actions

Dec 11, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-48.
Dec 11, 2025 Signed by President.
Dec 1, 2025 Presented to President.
Oct 8, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 8, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549.
Oct 8, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6995-7003)
Oct 7, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Oct 7, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548.
Sep 4, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782)
Sep 3, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782: 1)
Sep 3, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819)
Sep 3, 2025 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 104, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 3, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 104.
Sep 3, 2025 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Sep 3, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3782-3787)
Sep 3, 2025 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
Jul 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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