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US HJR62
Joint Resolution
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ezell
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AI Summary
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Disapproves and nullifies the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule titled "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources" published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 71160)
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Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to void the federal regulation
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Introduced by Representative Ezell on February 26, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources
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If enacted, the BOEM rule would have no force or effect, preventing the agency from implementing protections for underwater archaeological sites related to offshore energy activities
Legislative Description
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2/26/2025