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This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

HRES177-119, HJRES62-119,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Mar. 14 2025	Became Public Law No: 119-3. Signed by President.
Mar. 10 2025	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Mar. 14 2025	Became Public Law No: 119-3. Signed by President.

Floor
Mar. 06 2025	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
Feb. 25 2025	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Mar. 10 2025	Presented to President.
Mar. 06 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015) The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11. Rule 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. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
Mar. 04 2025	Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
Feb. 26 2025	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Feb. 26 2025	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb. 25 2025	Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333) Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)

Senate bill SJRES11-119

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".

Senate bill SJRES11-119

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".

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