S.J.Res. 11 Became law · Public Law 119-3 Public Lands and Natural Resources

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] Introduced February 4, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action March 14, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Mar 14, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-3.
  2. Mar 14, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. Mar 10, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. Mar 6, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Mar 6, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
  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.
  8. Mar 6, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
  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.
  10. Mar 6, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
  11. Mar 4, 2025 Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
  12. Feb 26, 2025 Held at the desk.

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