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Public Law119th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.J.Res. 104Became Law

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".

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 11, 2025)

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. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What just happenedDec 11, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-48.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2](R-MT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateSep 4, 2025
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 3, 2025
  • Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2025
  • Public LawDec 12, 2025
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