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”
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.130
| Bill | 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” |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 212 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 130 is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at disapproving a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the “Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.” This resolution operates under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn federal regulations.
The BLM’s rule in question pertains to land management practices in the Buffalo Field Office area, which encompasses portions of Wyoming. The amendment to the resource management plan is designed to guide decisions on land use, including energy development, conservation, and recreational activities. By disapproving this rule, HJRES 130 seeks to nullify the BLM’s approved management strategies, potentially impacting how land resources are allocated and managed in this region.
If enacted, the resolution would prevent the implementation of the BLM’s approved plan, thereby affecting various stakeholders, including local communities, energy companies, conservation groups, and recreational users. The disapproval could lead to a return to previous management practices or necessitate a new plan that aligns with congressional preferences.
The resolution was presented to the President following its passage in Congress, marking a critical step in the legislative process. Should the President sign the resolution into law, it would take effect immediately, effectively nullifying the BLM’s rule. This action underscores the ongoing tension between federal land management policies and congressional oversight, particularly in areas with significant natural resources.
In summary, HJRES 130 serves as a legislative tool for Congress to exert control over federal land management decisions, with implications for environmental policy, resource allocation, and local governance in the Buffalo Field Office area.
Yea (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (212)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
