Nicholas Begich (R-AK)
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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule pertains to the "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision" issued on April 25, 2022. It follows a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated July 24, 2025. This letter concluded that the record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act. If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The bill blocks a specific activity plan intended to facilitate oil production in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The resolution prevents the implementation of a specific petroleum activity plan on public lands.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Blocking petroleum activity plans can negatively impact the local economy and job opportunities in rural Alaska.
- Scored -2
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
Restricting petroleum production activities can lead to higher energy costs over time.
- Scored -2
Is this likely to create jobs?
By nullifying the petroleum activity plan, the bill removes the regulatory framework necessary for oil and gas jobs in the Alaska region.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the BLM Rule: The resolution provides for the disapproval of the "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision," which would mean the rule shall have no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens resulting from the disapproval of this rule.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill blocks a specific activity plan intended to facilitate oil production in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The resolution prevents the implementation of a specific petroleum activity plan on public lands. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Restricting petroleum production activities can lead to higher energy costs over time.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Blocking petroleum activity plans can negatively impact the local economy and job opportunities in rural Alaska. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Suppression of energy production can lead to increased costs for fuel and heating.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — By nullifying the petroleum activity plan, the bill removes the regulatory framework necessary for oil and gas jobs in the Alaska region. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The disapproval of the petroleum activity plan may slightly limit economic output from the energy sector.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution uses congressional oversight to override a rule issued by a federal agency.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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