H.J.Res. 131 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
H.J.Res. 131 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Oct 10, 2025, sponsored by Nicholas J. Begich III. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-52
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
This joint resolution opens public land for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the record of decision (ROD) issued by the Bureau of Land Management on December 9, 2024, for the program that leases, develops, produces, and transports oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 10, 2025
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 4, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2025
- Became lawDec 11, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-52. (Dec 11, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Dec 4, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed49–45 - On Passage
House · Nov 18, 2025 · Passed217–209
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- American Petroleum Institute
- Nfib (National Federation Of Independent Business)
- League Of Conservation Voters
- Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions, Inc.
- World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
- Alaska Wilderness League Action
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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