H.J.Res. 104 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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".
H.J.Res. 104 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2025, sponsored by Troy Downing with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 119-48
- Groups that lobbied
- 8
What it does
This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued 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. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy Downing (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 3, 2025
- Passed the SenateOct 8, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 1, 2025
- Became lawDec 11, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-48. (Dec 11, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Oct 8, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed52–47 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Oct 7, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to50–47 - On Passage
House · Sep 3, 2025 · Passed211–208
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Sep 3, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Oct 7, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Oct 8, 2025
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- H.R. 7250: To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
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- H.R. 5942: National Cemetery Access Act
- H.R. 8092: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
- H.R. 8682: Accelerating Forest Management Act
- H.R. 8726: PARTNERS Act of 2026
- H.R. 8745: Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act
- H.R. 9574: Informed Investor Access Act
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 618: Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 130: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
8 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Nfib (National Federation Of Independent Business)
- National Mining Association
- Americans For Prosperity
- League Of Conservation Voters
- Trout Unlimited
- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
- Earthjustice Action
- The Conservation Alliance
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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