SJRES 11 · enacted · major
A joint resolution 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".
- government reform
What this bill does
- This joint resolution cancels a federal rule requiring oil and gas operators to submit archaeological reports before drilling on the ocean shelf.
- The rule affects oil and gas companies seeking permits to explore or develop resources on the Outer Continental Shelf.
- The cancellation takes effect immediately upon passage and revererts requirements to only apply when a regional director suspects archaeological resources may be present.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How might removing the mandatory archaeological reporting requirement affect the discovery and protection of underwater cultural sites on the Outer Continental Shelf?
- 02
What trade-offs exist between streamlining the permitting process for oil and gas operators and ensuring adequate archaeological assessment before ocean drilling?
- 03
Under the revised standard requiring reports only when a regional director suspects archaeological resources, how would officials determine which areas warrant archaeological evaluation?
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Sponsor · R-LA
John Kennedy
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Introduced 2025-03-14
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Legislative timeline
2025-03-14 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
2025-03-14 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
2025-03-14 · President
Signed by President.
2025-03-14 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
2025-03-10 · house · Floor
Presented to President.
2025-03-10 · President
Presented to President.
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
2025-03-06 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
2025-03-06 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
2025-03-04 · house · Floor
Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
2025-02-26 · house · Floor
Held at the desk.
2025-02-26 · house · Floor
Received in the House.
2025-02-26 · senate · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-02-25 · senate · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
2025-02-25 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
2025-02-25 · senate · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
2025-02-25 · senate · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
2025-02-24 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
2025-02-24 · senate · Discharge
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-02-24 · Committee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-02-04 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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