H.J.Res. 106 · 119th Congress · House
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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approve
Introduced 2025-07-14 · Sponsored by Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-12-11): Became Public Law No: 119-50.
Summary
Strips environmental protections from roughly 3.6 million acres of Alaska’s interior by overturning a BLM plan that had designated 21 areas as critical environmental concern zones in the Central Yukon region. Removing the designations opens the land back up to potential mining and energy development.
The Good
Opens 3.6 million acres in Alaska for potential development
The overturned BLM rule had designated 21 areas of critical environmental concern totaling approximately 3.6 million acres. Reversing this removes development restrictions on a vast stretch of Alaska's interior, potentially unlocking mineral and energy resources.
Supports Alaska Native communities dependent on resource development
Some Alaska Native corporations and communities rely on resource extraction revenues. The environmental designations restricted activities on lands where these communities have economic interests, and removal of the designations restores those opportunities.
The Bad
Eliminates protections for critical wildlife habitat
The 21 designated areas included habitat for caribou, migratory birds, and other species. These areas of critical environmental concern were identified through scientific review as requiring special management attention. The CRA resolution removes all 21 designations simultaneously.
Affects lands with cultural and subsistence significance
While some Alaska communities support development, others depend on these lands for subsistence hunting and fishing. The environmental designations balanced these competing interests after extensive consultation. The CRA resolution removes these protections without a substitute plan.
Vote Record
Senate, 2025-10-09
Passage (Senate)
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #560
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House, 2025-09-03
Passage (House)
Passed Congress.gov — House Roll Call #225
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