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Public Law119th CongressEnergy
S.J.Res. 80Became 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 Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 5, 2025)

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing, (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

What just happenedDec 5, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-47.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-47.

  2. Dec 5, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-47.

  3. Dec 5, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 5, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 25, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 25, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 18, 2025FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 18, 2025FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

  9. Nov 18, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 209 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4750)

  10. Nov 18, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)

  11. Nov 18, 2025FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 80, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  12. Nov 18, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. Nov 18, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 80.

  14. Nov 18, 2025FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

  15. Nov 18, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4750-4757)

  16. Nov 17, 2025FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.

  17. Oct 31, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  18. Oct 31, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Oct 30, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Oct 30, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599. (text: CR S7842)

  21. Oct 30, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 599.

  22. Oct 30, 2025Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842)

  23. Oct 29, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 595.

  24. Oct 28, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

  25. Oct 28, 2025Discharge

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Oct 28, 2025Committee14500

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Sep 18, 2025IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  28. Sep 18, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 5, 202549

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing, (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

Public LawDec 5, 202549

This joint resolution reopens portions of the National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing. (The reserve is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a plan submitted by the Bureau of Land Management in a rule titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision and issued on April 25, 2022. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.