S.J. Res. 61 · On the floor · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A 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 "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-MT)

What it does

• Nullifies the Bureau of Land Management's Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana, issued November 20, 2024.
• Targets an amendment that made no acres available for coal leasing and put 1,745,040 acres off limits to further consideration for coal leasing.
• Covers a plan that guides management of BLM-administered lands.

Official summary

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) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana and issued on November 20, 2024. By way of background, such an amendment revises an RMP, which guides the management of lands administered by BLM. This Miles City Field Office RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing.

Latest action

Oct 7, 2025: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources