S.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".
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-14 — Became Public Law No: 119-3. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-04):
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.
The rule requires operators and lessees conducting oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf and that are seeking BOEM approval for such activities to also provide BOEM with an archaeological report for the area of potential effects. The report must identify potential archaeological resources (material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest) on the sea floor. The rule modified regulations that only required such a report when a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID 2025-02-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 11 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 11?
S.J.Res. 11 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 11 are available on congress.gov.
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