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".
Public Law 119-3 · S.J.Res. 11 · 119th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Mar 14, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. Mike Crapo
Passage votesYeaNay
- HouseRecorded vote: 221 yea, 202 nay221–202
- SenateRecorded vote: 54 yea, 44 nay54–44
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
Who voted for it
Every senator of the 119th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 54 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.
54 yea44 nay2 present or did not vote
Democrats who voted yea(3)
Republicans who voted yea(51)
Sen. Susan CollinsR-ME
Sen. Lisa MurkowskiR-AK
Sen. Dan SullivanR-AK
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY
Sen. John ThuneR-SD
Sen. Thom TillisR-NC
Sen. Jerry MoranR-KS
Sen. John BoozmanR-AR
Sen. Mike RoundsR-SD
Sen. Lindsey GrahamR-SC
Sen. Roger WickerR-MS
Sen. Shelley CapitoR-WV
Sen. Bill CassidyR-LA
Sen. Markwayne MullinR-OK
Sen. Deb FischerR-NE
Sen. Cindy Hyde-SmithR-MS
Sen. Chuck GrassleyR-IA
Sen. Pete RickettsR-NE
Sen. John HoevenR-ND
Sen. Josh HawleyR-MO
Sen. Tom CottonR-AR
Sen. James LankfordR-OK
Sen. Tim ScottR-SC
Sen. Todd YoungR-IN
Sen. Joni ErnstR-IA
Sen. Mike CrapoR-ID
Sen. Jim JusticeR-WV
Sen. Jon HustedR-OH
Sen. Roger MarshallR-KS
Sen. John CornynR-TX
Sen. Dave McCormickR-PA
Sen. Steve DainesR-MT
Sen. John KennedyR-LA
Sen. James RischR-ID
Sen. Tim SheehyR-MT
Sen. Marsha BlackburnR-TN
Sen. John BarrassoR-WY
Sen. John CurtisR-UT
Sen. Jim BanksR-IN
Sen. Katie BrittR-AL
Sen. Ashley MoodyR-FL
Sen. Ted BuddR-NC
Sen. Eric SchmittR-MO
Sen. Bernie MorenoR-OH
Sen. Bill HagertyR-TN
Sen. Rand PaulR-KY
Sen. Ted CruzR-TX
Sen. Cynthia LummisR-WY
Sen. Ron JohnsonR-WI
Sen. Mike LeeR-UT
Sen. Rick ScottR-FL
Data notes
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Committees
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.J.Res. 62Identical billPublic law contains the text
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".
H.Res. 177Procedurally relatedRelated bill
Providing 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 "E…
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.
- Mar 14, 2025Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 119-3.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Mar 10, 2025FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Mar 6, 2025FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61).House roll call 61
- FloorFloor · The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
- FloorFloor · Rule 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 t…
- FloorFloor · Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177.
- Mar 4, 2025FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
- Feb 26, 2025FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Feb 25, 2025FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.Senate roll call 92
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by motion.
- FloorFloor · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)Senate roll call 91
- Feb 24, 2025CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Feb 4, 2025CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Official record
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