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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
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 "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HJRES 151 **What This Bill Would Do** This bill would use a Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedure to reject a rule created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding how the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah should be managed. If passed, it would block the BLM's management plan for this monument from taking effect. The CRA is a fast-track congressional tool that allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules with a simple majority vote. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This bill directly affects how the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument—a large protected area in southern Utah—will be managed.
It could impact land users including energy companies, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, and environmental groups with interests in the monument. The bill was introduced by Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT), reflecting regional disagreement over the BLM's management approach. The specific details of what the BLM rule contains are not provided in this summary, though such disputes typically involve balancing resource extraction, conservation, and public access. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.