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US HJRes62

US HJRes62
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".


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
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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