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".

# HJRES 131 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill cancels a December 2024 decision by the Bureau of Land Management that restricted oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The 2024 rule had reduced available drilling land from 1.6 million acres to 1.2 million acres to protect wildlife and natural resources. If passed, this bill would reinstate the previous 2020 rule allowing drilling on the full 1.6 million acres, though companies would still be required to lease a minimum of 400,000 acres. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects oil and gas companies operating in Alaska, environmental groups and conservationists who oppose Arctic drilling, and indigenous communities in the region.

It also impacts the federal government's ability to regulate oil and gas development on public lands and Alaska's economy, which depends on oil revenues. **Key Provision & Status:** The bill uses a congressional review process that allows Congress to overturn regulatory decisions made by federal agencies. It was signed into law, meaning the BLM's 2024 restrictions have been cancelled and the older, less restrictive drilling rules are now back in effect.