119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Mar 14, 2025
S.J.Res. 11Signed Into LawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
A 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".
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 4, 2025
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In plain English
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) sponsored this joint resolution that blocks an Environmental Management rule requiring oil and gas companies to submit archaeological reports when proposing exploration or development on federal ocean leases. The rule, finalized in September 2024, is eliminated and replaced with the previous requirement that archaeological reports only be submitted if a regional director has specific reason to believe archaeological resources may be present in the area. The resolution passed the Senate and became law on March 14, 2025.
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Activity timeline
Mar 14
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Mar 14, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Mar 14
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Became Public Law No: 119-3.
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Signed by President.
Mar 14
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Signed by President.
Mar 10
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
Mar 6
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
Mar 6
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
Mar 6
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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All 26 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Mar 14
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Mar 14
Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Mar 14
Signed by President.
Mar 14
Signed by President.
Mar 10
HOUSEPresented to President.
Mar 10
Presented to President.
Mar 6
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
Mar 6
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
Mar 6
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 6
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 6
HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 6
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
Mar 4
HOUSERule H. Res. 177 passed House.
Feb 26
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Feb 26
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Feb 26
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 25
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
Feb 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
Feb 25
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
Feb 25
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
Feb 24
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
Feb 24
SENATESenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Feb 24
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Feb 4
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 4
Introduced in Senate
All 2 cosponsors
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