VoterlyS.J.Res. 11: 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".
119th Congress · Sponsored from Louisiana · Became law
What this bill 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 interest.)Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2025-02-04
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 2
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 119-3.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] introduced S.J.Res. 11. 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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Frequently asked questions
What does S.J.Res. 11 do?
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 Contine…
Who sponsored S.J.Res. 11?
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R) of Louisiana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S.J.Res. 11?
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 S.J.Res. 11 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S.J.Res. 11 became law.