S.J.Res. 11 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
S.J.Res. 11 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2025, sponsored by John Kennedy with 2 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
- Feb 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 119-3
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kennedy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
- Passed the SenateFeb 25, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 6, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMar 10, 2025
- Became lawMar 14, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-3. (Mar 14, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 6, 2025 · Passed221–202 - On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Feb 25, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed54–44 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Feb 25, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to54–42
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Feb 25, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Feb 25, 2025
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Mar 6, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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