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Congress Moves to Block Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

This resolution aims to cancel a specific federal rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the terms for oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain area. If passed, the resolution would stop the implementation of the current drilling lease program in this region. This action prioritizes environmental protection over the immediate expansion of domestic fossil fuel production in that specific location.
Key points
The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a BLM decision on oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain.
If successful, the specific federal program allowing drilling leases in this sensitive area will be voided and cannot take effect.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-12-03
51%
For 49
Against 47
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SJRES_91
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
Voting date: 2025-12-03
Voting no: 630
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution 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 "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SJRES_91.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a BLM decision on oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain.
  • If successful, the specific federal program allowing drilling leases in this sensitive area will be voided and cannot take effect.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy