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.
Summary
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act, specifically chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to nullify the BLM's rule. The rule in question was issued on November 20, 2024, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has determined it to be a rule under the Congressional Review Act.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would prevent the BLM's Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment from taking effect. This would maintain the status quo prior to the BLM's decision. The practical impact would depend on the specific content of the resource management plan amendment and its intended changes to land use and resource management in the Miles City Field Office area.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially allows Congress to exert greater control over executive agency actions.
- May prevent unintended negative consequences of the BLM rule if Congress believes it is flawed.
- Could lead to a reassessment of resource management plans, potentially incorporating new data or public input.
- Upholds the principle of congressional oversight of agency regulations.
- May ensure that resource management decisions align with congressional intent.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could disrupt planned resource management activities in the Miles City Field Office area.
- May create uncertainty for stakeholders who rely on the BLM's resource management plans.
- Could be viewed as an overreach of congressional authority into agency decision-making.
- May delay or prevent necessary updates to resource management plans.
- Could lead to political gridlock and hinder effective resource management.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution is rooted in Congress's legislative powers, as outlined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is being pursued, is an exercise of Congress's authority to oversee and check the actions of the executive branch. The resolution itself is a legislative act, subject to the bicameralism and presentment requirements of the Constitution.
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).