S.J.Res. 11 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-3
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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Signed March 14, 2025 · Introduced February 4, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) · 2 cosponsors (2 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 Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedFeb 4
- CommitteeFeb 24
- House—
- SenateFeb 25
- SignedMar 14
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (15)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
1 section
Cosponsor joined
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Text: Placed on Calendar Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
1 section
Cosponsor joined
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Text: Placed on Calendar Senate
1 section, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseRule H. Res. 177 passed House.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
HouseRule 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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 2 cosponsors.
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- TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating…
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Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)
- Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)
- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
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