H.J.Res. 62House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

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".

Sponsored by Mike EzellRep. Mike Ezell (R-MS)
Introduced February 26, 2025

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This joint resolution uses the congressional‑disapproval authority in the U.S. Code to reject a rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that addresses how marine archaeological resources are protected. By passing the resolution, Congress ensures that the rule cannot be enforced, affecting any projects or activities that would have been governed by it.

Key Provisions

  • Congress formally disapproves the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's rule on the protection of marine archaeological resources.
  • The disapproved rule is stripped of any legal force or effect.

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

February 26, 2025

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Introduced in House

February 26, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

February 26, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 62

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 26, 2025

Mr. Ezell submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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.

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.