119th Congress
H.J.Res. 104
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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Troy Downing(R-MT)
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Official text
- Received in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version
This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 Senate #549 | H. J. Res. 104 | Joint Resolution Passed | Set your home to see |
| Oct 7, 2025 Senate #548 | Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 104 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Set your home to see |
| Sep 3, 2025 House #224 | On Passage: 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 “Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment” | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Dec 11, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-48. - Dec 11, 2025
Signed by President. - Dec 1, 2025 · House
Presented to President. - Oct 8, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - Oct 8, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549. - Oct 8, 2025 · Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6995-7003) - Oct 7, 2025 · Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. - Oct 7, 2025 · Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548. - Sep 4, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782) - Sep 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782: 1) - Sep 3, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819) - Sep 3, 2025 · House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 104, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 104. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table. - Sep 3, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3782-3787) - Sep 3, 2025 · House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table. - Jul 10, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House