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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
Summary
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the BLM's rule. The rule in question was issued on November 20, 2024, with a related Government Accountability Office (GAO) opinion dated September 18, 2025.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would prevent the BLM's rule regarding the Buffalo Field Office from taking effect. This would maintain the status quo prior to the amendment. The practical impact depends on the specifics of the resource management plan amendment and its intended changes.
Potential Benefits
- Prevents potential negative impacts of the BLM rule if Congress deems it unfavorable.
- Allows Congress to exert oversight on agency regulations, ensuring accountability.
- Maintains existing resource management practices in the Buffalo Field Office area.
- Could lead to a re-evaluation and potential revision of the BLM's rule.
- Reinforces the Congressional Review Act as a tool for checking executive agency actions.
Potential Disadvantages
- May hinder the implementation of potentially beneficial resource management changes proposed by the BLM.
- Could create uncertainty for stakeholders who rely on the resource management plan.
- May lead to further delays in addressing resource management issues in the Buffalo Field Office area.
- Could be viewed as an overreach of congressional power into agency expertise.
- May set a precedent for increased congressional intervention in agency rulemaking.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the US Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is brought, is a mechanism for Congress to review and potentially disapprove agency rules, thus exercising its legislative authority. The resolution itself does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or protections.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).