H.J.Res. 44 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Bureau of Land Management regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
H.J.Res. 44 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2017, sponsored by Liz Cheney with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-12
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of the Interior on December 12, 2016, relating to revising regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Liz Cheney (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 7, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMar 16, 2017
- Became lawMar 27, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Mar 27, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 7, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed51–48 - On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2017 · Passed234–186
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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