Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the JOINT RESOLUTION, is a document passed by the United States Congress that disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The rule in question pertains to the protection of marine archaeological resources and was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress declares that the rule will not have any legal authority or effect. This resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which outlines the process for congressional disapproval of administrative rules and regulations.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could limit the ability of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to regulate and protect marine archaeological resources, potentially resulting in the destruction or disturbance of these resources.
2. The legislation could impact people who work in the field of marine archaeology, as their ability to access and study certain sites could be hindered or prohibited due to the lack of protection.
3. The legislation could create controversy and tension between environmentalists and those in favor of utilizing marine resources for economic gain, as it may decrease the regulations and protections in place for marine archaeological resources.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 62 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 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''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 26, 2025
Mr. Ezell submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Natural Resources
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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''.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to
``Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources'' (89 Fed. Reg. 71160
(September 3, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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