H.J.Res. 104 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-48
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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
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Signed December 11, 2025 · Introduced July 10, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT-2) · 1 cosponsor (1 R)
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Official title
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 Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 10
- Committee—
- House—
- SenateOct 8
- SignedDec 11
As introduced: 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 Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (15)
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HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782)
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-48.
Signed by President.
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Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819)
HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 104, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 104.
HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3782-3787)
HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549.
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6995-7003)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-48.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor: Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT-2)
- Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1)
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