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".

# Summary of HJRES 104 **What the Bill Does:** This joint resolution cancels a recent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule for the Miles City Field Office in Montana that was issued in November 2024. The canceled rule had prohibited coal leasing on approximately 1.7 million acres of federal land in the region. By nullifying this rule, the bill reverses the BLM's decision and potentially reopens those lands for future coal leasing consideration. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts Montana—specifically the Miles City area—where federal lands managed by the BLM are located. It affects energy companies interested in coal development, environmental groups opposed to coal leasing, and local communities dependent on either coal industry activity or conservation of public lands.

The bill also affects how the Interior Department manages public lands in this region going forward. **Key Provision & Status:** The bill uses a congressional procedure called the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn recent federal agency rules. It has already been signed into law as of the information provided, making the reversal official. The sponsor, Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT), represents the affected Montana district.