SJRES 91119th CongressIn Committee

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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-Alaska)

Environment & Climate

Standard Summary

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This joint resolution introduced by Senators Murkowski and Sullivan seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Land Management's December 2024 rule authorizing oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Coastal Plain, utilizing the Congressional Review Act to nullify the regulation and prevent drilling activities in this ecologically sensitive region.

Key Points

1The resolution specifically targets the BLM's December 9, 2024 Record of Decision that established the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
2Government Accountability Office confirmed the rule qualifies under the Congressional Review Act through an August 2025 opinion, enabling congressional disapproval procedures.
3If enacted, the resolution would invalidate the leasing program, halting all oil and gas exploration and development activities in the biologically critical coastal ecosystem.

Impact Areas

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal ecosystem and wildlife habitatsOil and gas industry leasing rights and exploration investmentsBureau of Land Management regulatory authority over federal lands

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