VoterlyH.J.Res. 104: 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".
119th Congress · Sponsored from Montana · Became law
What this bill 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. 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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2025-07-10
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 119-48.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] introduced H.J.Res. 104. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 104? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 104 do?
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 Managem…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 104?
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R) of Montana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 104?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 104 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.J.Res. 104 became law.