H.J.Res. 106 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-50, Dec 11, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks land management plan for central Alaska
This would overturn a recent rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that created a new management plan for a large area of central Alaska. The plan had designated about 3.6 million acres as areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, which affects how the BLM manages those lands.
How it affects you
This doesn't have a direct effect on most people's day-to-day lives. It primarily affects how federal land in that Alaska region is managed going forward, and potentially impacts groups involved in activities like energy development, mining, conservation, or recreation in that area.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 14, 2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon planning area and issued on November 12, 2024.
By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by the BLM. This Central Yukon RMP modified the prior RMP for the area, including by designating 21 areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, encompassing approximately 3,611,000 acres.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.J.Res. 106
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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Sponsor: Rep. Nicholas J. Begich (R-AK-At Large) · Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 11, 2025: “Became Public Law No: 119-50.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Sep 3, 2025
Passage Passed 215–210
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 209 | 3 |
| Republicans | 215 | 1 | 3 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.