This resolution would block a federal decision on oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain. If it passes, the Bureau of Land Management could not use or enforce that decision. It also could limit the agency from issuing a very similar rule later.
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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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Latest action on S.J.Res. 91: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Bureau of Land Management, oil and gas companies interested in Coastal Plain leases, and people who live near or rely on the area. It also affects groups focused on wildlife, land use, and environmental protection. Congress would also take a direct role by using a fast-track law for rejecting agency rules.
Why this matters: This matters because it could change how oil and gas leasing moves forward in the Coastal Plain. The resolution would block one BLM decision instead of writing a new plan. That could affect energy development, environmental review, and the people and groups that planned around the existing decision. The exact results are not fully clear from this resolution alone because the text does not describe what the BLM decision actually said.
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Officially: 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
This resolution would block a federal decision on oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain. If it passes, the Bureau of Land Management could not use or enforce that decision. It also could limit the agency from issuing a very similar rule later.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280. (12/2/2025)
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