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 "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

# HJRES 105 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill cancels a new land management plan for federal lands in North Dakota that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created in January 2025. The plan had updated rules for how over 1 million acres of public land should be managed going forward. By passing this resolution, Congress essentially said "no" to the BLM's new plan and reverted back to the previous management rules from 1988. **Key Details and Impact** The BLM's 2025 plan had placed restrictions on oil and gas development in certain areas and limited where new coal mining could occur. These restrictions would have limited some energy development on federal lands in North Dakota.

By canceling this plan, those restrictions are removed, making it easier for oil, gas, and coal companies to develop these resources. The resolution primarily affects energy companies operating in North Dakota, environmental groups (who supported the restrictions), and North Dakota's economy, which depends significantly on energy production. **Status** The bill has already been signed into law, so it is now official. It was sponsored by Representative Julie Fedorchak, a Republican from North Dakota.