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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

# Summary of SJRES 62 **What the Bill Would Do** This joint resolution would allow Congress to reject a rule created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding how federal land in North Dakota should be managed and used. If passed, it would overturn the BLM's "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." This type of congressional action is called a "disapproval resolution" and is one of the few ways Congress can directly cancel a federal agency's regulation. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects land management decisions in North Dakota, including policies related to conservation, mining, and other land uses on federal property managed by the BLM. It would impact federal agencies, the state of North Dakota, businesses involved in resource extraction or land use, and environmental organizations.

The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, suggesting it responds to concerns about the BLM's management plan in his state. **Current Status** As of now, the joint resolution remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Congress. The specific details about what aspects of the BLM's plan are objectionable would typically be outlined in the bill's supporting documents and congressional debate.