A joint resolution 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".

# Summary of SJRES 109 **What the Bill Would Do** This resolution allows Congress to disapprove a new management plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). If passed, it would reject the BLM's resource management plan for how the monument should be operated and protected. This would use a congressional tool called the "Congressional Review Act," which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules with a simple majority vote. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects management of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, which impacts outdoor recreation, conservation, energy development, and local communities in the region.

The resolution was introduced by Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah. The specific details of what the BLM's plan includes—and why the sponsor opposes it—are not provided in this bill summary, though disputes over the monument typically involve disagreements between conservation groups and those favoring energy exploration or local economic development. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Congress, meaning it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.