John Kennedy (R-LA)
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".
A Republican resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
What this bill would do
This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The rule in question is titled ``Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources'' and was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress intends to strip the rule of any force or effect. This action is taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
Stripping the rule may reduce regulatory burdens on businesses operating near marine archaeological sites.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution removes protections intended to safeguard marine archaeological resources.
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution uses congressional oversight to nullify a rule established by a federal agency.
What Congress actually voted on
3 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolution A joint resolution is a bill by another name: it goes to the other chamber and then to the President. Most of them are used to overturn a rule an agency has made. Passed 54 yes · 44 no
02/25/2025 · Roll call 92 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 11”
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 221 yes · 202 no
03/06/2025 · Roll call 61 · recorded as “On Passage”
- The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Motion to Proceed Agreed to 54 yes · 42 no
02/25/2025 · Roll call 91 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 11”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people explicitly listed in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution removes protections intended to safeguard marine archaeological resources.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution uses congressional oversight to nullify a rule established by a federal agency.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Stripping the rule may reduce regulatory burdens on businesses operating near marine archaeological sites.
- Public Law (3/15/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
In the queue for a floor vote, with no date set
- 3/14/2025
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-3.
- 3/10/2025
- Presented to President.
- 3/6/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
- 3/4/2025
- Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
- 2/26/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 2/25/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
- 2/24/2025
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HJRES-62: 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".
- 119-HRES-177: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) 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".
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