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Public Law119th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S.J.Res. 11Became Law

A joint resolution 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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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 14, 2025)

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

What just happenedMar 14, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-3.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Mar 14, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-3.

  2. Mar 14, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-3.

  3. Mar 14, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 14, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 10, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 10, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 6, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 6, 2025FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

  9. Mar 6, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)

  10. Mar 6, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Mar 6, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.

  12. Mar 6, 2025FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.

  13. Mar 6, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)

  14. Mar 4, 2025FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.

  15. Feb 26, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Feb 26, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Feb 26, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Feb 25, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)

  19. Feb 25, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.

  20. Feb 25, 2025Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)

  21. Feb 25, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)

  22. Feb 24, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.

  23. Feb 24, 2025Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Feb 24, 2025Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Feb 4, 2025IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 4, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 14, 202549

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 202500

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.