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US HJRes62
US HJRes62Providing 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".
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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".
AI Summary
This resolution is a congressional measure aimed at nullifying a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concerning the protection of marine archaeological resources. The resolution, invoking the congressional review process under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, seeks to formally disapprove and invalidate the BOEM rule published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively prevent the rule from being implemented or having any legal standing, effectively stopping the proposed regulations related to protecting underwater historical and archaeological sites from being enforced. This type of congressional disapproval is a mechanism that allows Congress to review and potentially reject federal agency rules within a certain timeframe, serving as a check on executive branch rulemaking authority.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/62/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres62/BILLS-119hjres62ih.pdf |
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