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".
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 by Sen. John Kennedy
Signed into law.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Mar 14, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-3.
- Mar 14, 2025Signed by President.
- Mar 10, 2025Presented to President.
- Mar 6, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 6, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
- Mar 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
- Mar 6, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Mar 6, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
- Mar 6, 2025Rule 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.
- Mar 6, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
- Mar 4, 2025Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
- Feb 26, 2025Held at the desk.
- Feb 26, 2025Received in the House.
- Feb 26, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Feb 25, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
- Feb 25, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
- Feb 25, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
- Feb 25, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
- Feb 24, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
- Feb 24, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Feb 4, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Feb 4, 2025Introduced in Senate