S.J.Res. 80 Became law · Public Law 119-47 Energy

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".

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Sponsor Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Introduced September 18, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action December 5, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseNov 18, 2025·Roll 296·S.J.Res. 80
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…
On Passage

Passed216–209
R 213–1 D 3–208
SenateOct 30, 2025·Roll 599·S.J.Res. 80
S.J. Res. 80
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 80

Joint Resolution Passed52–45
R 51–0 D 1–43 I 0–2
SenateOct 29, 2025·Roll 595·S.J.Res. 80
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 80
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 80

Motion to Proceed Agreed to54–46
R 53–0 D 1–44 I 0–2

Actions

Dec 5, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-47.
Dec 5, 2025 Signed by President.
Nov 25, 2025 Presented to President.
Nov 18, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
Nov 18, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)
Nov 18, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)
Nov 18, 2025 POSTPONED 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.
Nov 18, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 18, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 18, 2025 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.
Nov 18, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)
Nov 17, 2025 Rules 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.
Oct 31, 2025 Held at the desk.
Oct 31, 2025 Received in the House.
Oct 30, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 30, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842)
Oct 30, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.
Oct 30, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)
Oct 29, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.
Oct 28, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
Oct 28, 2025 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Sep 18, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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