Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 11 (119th Congress)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: John Kennedy (U.S. Senator for Louisiana, Republican)
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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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Summary
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.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · U.S. Senate
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Related bills
- H.J.Res. 62Providing 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".Identical bill, public law contains the text
- H.Res. 177Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) 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".Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Mar 14, 2025
Enacted
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
- Mar 14, 2025
Enacted
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 14, 2025
Signed
Signed by President.
President
- Mar 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
Presented to President.
President
- Mar 6, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on S.J. Res. 11.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
U.S. House of Representatives
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- Mar 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 6, 2025
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Mar 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 26, 2025
Held at the desk.
- Feb 26, 2025
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
- Feb 26, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 25, 2025
Measure Laid Before Senate by motion. (consideration: cr S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
U.S. Senate
- Feb 25, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
U.S. Senate
- Feb 24, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
U.S. Senate
- Feb 24, 2025
In committee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
U.S. Senate
- Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Feb 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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