Became Public Law No: 119-3.
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn a recently submitted federal rule. It declares that the named rule has no force or effect. If Congress passes this joint resolution and the President signs it (or Congress overrides a presidential veto), the rule is nullified and the agency is barred from issuing a substantially similar rule without new legislation. The CRA provides a fast, streamlined way for Congress to reject finalized agency rules.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule titled "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources" (89 Fed. Reg. 71160, September 3, 2024).
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Under the CRA, this joint resolution must pass both chambers and be presented to the President for signature; if signed or if a veto is overridden, the rule is nullified. In the Senate, CRA disapproval resolutions are treated as privileged with limited debate and need only a simple majority, making them effectively not subject to a filibuster.
This joint resolution, enacted under the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 8), disapproves and nullifies the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule titled “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources” (89 Fed.
Reg. 71160, Sept. 3, 2024).
As passed, the rule is declared to have no force or effect; the CRA also generally prevents reissuing a substantially similar rule without new congressional authorization.
Content is narrowly focused and non‑spending, improving odds, but outcome hinges on partisan alignment, stakeholder pressure, and executive approval.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped Congressional Review Act disapproval that clearly and directly achieves its principal legal effect — nullifying a single, specifically cited administrative rule — but provides minimal explanatory, fiscal, implementation, or oversight detail.
Progressives emphasize heritage and tribal protections; conservatives emphasize deregulation.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize heritage and tribal protections; conservatives emphasize deregulation.
Likely opposed.
They would view nullification as removing federal protections for underwater cultural heritage and possibly weakening tribal and scientific safeguards.
They would emphasize preserving archaeological resources and consultation with affected communities.
Mixed or cautious.
They would weigh regulatory relief for industry against loss of cultural resource protections.
Support would depend on demonstrated costs, stakeholder input, and whether Congress or agencies promptly craft a targeted alternative.
Likely supportive.
They would view the resolution as a valid use of the CRA to restrain bureaucratic overreach, reduce regulatory burdens on offshore energy development, and restore decision-making to Congress or states.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
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Content is narrowly focused and non‑spending, improving odds, but outcome hinges on partisan alignment, stakeholder pressure, and executive approval.
The House passed this bill. It now goes to the other chamber, and eventually to the President for signature.
The final vote on whether the bill becomes law (pending the other chamber and the President).
The Senate formally adopted this resolution.
A resolution is a formal statement or decision by the chamber. Simple resolutions apply only to one chamber; joint resolutions require both chambers.
The Senate agreed to bring this bill to the floor. Debate and amendment votes can now begin.
Progressives emphasize heritage and tribal protections; conservatives emphasize deregulation.
Content is narrowly focused and non‑spending, improving odds, but outcome hinges on partisan alignment, stakeholder pressure, and executive…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly scoped Congressional Review Act disapproval that clearly and directly achieves its principal legal effect — nullifying a single, specifically cited admi…
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