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Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 130: 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

This bill would stop a 2024 federal land plan for the Buffalo Field Office area from taking effect. It would use the Congressional Review Act to cancel the plan and leave earlier land rules in place.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment". is signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-51.

Latest action on H.J.Res. 130: Became Public Law No: 119-51.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups tied to federal lands in the Buffalo Field Office area. That includes ranchers, energy and mining companies, recreation users, conservation groups, local communities, and BLM staff. It could change which land rules guide permits, projects, and protections in that area.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change the rules for real land uses in the Buffalo Field Office area. Those lands may support grazing, energy work, recreation, wildlife habitat, water resources, and cultural sites. Canceling the plan could affect permits and protections, but the exact impact depends on what the 2024 plan changed. It also shows Congress using a special law to undo an agency land decision.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 130

  • Congress would use the Congressional Review Act to cancel a federal agency rule. That law lets Congress review and undo some agency actions.
  • The bill targets BLM's Buffalo Field Office land plan update from November 20, 2024.
  • The bill says the BLM rule has no legal effect. That means the agency could not use or enforce it.
  • The bill relies on a September 18, 2025 Government Accountability Office opinion. GAO said this BLM land decision counts as a rule Congress can review.
  • The bill applies only to the Buffalo Field Office area. That area includes certain federal lands managed by BLM.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.J.Res. 130

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 130

What is H.J.Res. 130?
This bill would stop a 2024 federal land plan for the Buffalo Field Office area from taking effect. It would use the Congressional Review Act to cancel the plan and leave earlier land rules in place.
How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 130?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 130?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.J.Res. 130 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

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