Bills/S.J.Res. 63

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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

In CommitteeEnvironmentSenateSenate Joint Resolution · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of SJRES 63 **What This Bill Does** This joint resolution would use a congressional disapproval process to reject a resource management plan created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for central Yukon, Alaska. If passed, it would overturn the BLM's "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." Congress can use this type of resolution to cancel federal agency rules under a process called the Congressional Review Act. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects land management and uses in Alaska's central Yukon region. The resolution targets how the BLM plans to manage federal lands in that area, which could influence activities like mining, oil and gas development, hunting, and conservation.

As a Republican-sponsored measure from Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, it suggests disagreement with how the BLM developed or implemented its resource management plan for the region. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. To become law, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President (or Congress would need to override a presidential veto).

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Latest Action

October 7, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaskaDepartment of the InteriorLand use and conservation

Sponsor

R
Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
R-AK · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
July 22, 2025
Last Updated
October 7, 2025
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