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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.

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Became Public Law No: 119-52.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 168 (Friday, October 10, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. BEGICH:\nH.J. Res. 131.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nCongress has the authority to enact this joint resolution\npursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United\nStates Constitution, which grants Congress the power to make\nall laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution its\npowers, including the authority provided by chapter 8 of\ntitle 5, United States Code (the Congressional Review Act),\nto disapprove agency rules.\n[Page H4533]\n</pre>"
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