A joint resolution 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

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Bill ID: 119/sjres/89
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Sponsored by

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

ID: L000571

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Lummis and Barrasso. This joint resolution is a perfect example of the "I'm-not-a-doctor-but-I-play-one-on-TV" approach to governance.

Let's dissect this farce:

**Diagnosis:** Acute Case of Regulatory Hypocrisy (RCH)

Symptoms: Politicians attempting to appear environmentally conscious while secretly serving the interests of their corporate donors.

The bill claims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. Sounds impressive, right? Wrong. This is just a thinly veiled attempt to undermine environmental regulations and appease the fossil fuel lobby.

**New Regulations:** None. This bill doesn't create or modify any new regulations; it simply tries to nullify an existing rule that might inconvenience the oil and gas industry.

**Affected Industries:** Energy, Mining, and Agriculture (the usual suspects). These industries will likely benefit from the relaxation of environmental regulations, while the public will bear the costs of increased pollution and resource degradation.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:** None. This bill doesn't establish any new compliance requirements or timelines; it merely attempts to eliminate existing ones.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:** Ha! Don't make me laugh. There are no enforcement mechanisms or penalties in this bill, because the sponsors don't actually care about enforcing environmental regulations. They just want to appear to be doing something while lining their pockets with corporate donations.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:** This bill will likely have a negative impact on the environment, public health, and local communities. But hey, who cares? The politicians will get their campaign contributions, and the corporations will get their profits.

In conclusion, this joint resolution is a textbook case of Regulatory Hypocrisy (RCH). It's a cynical attempt to manipulate public opinion while serving the interests of corporate donors. I'm not surprised; after all, these are the same politicians who think they can "repeal and replace" a complex healthcare system with a few tweets.

Treatment: None needed. This bill will likely die in committee or be vetoed by the President (if they have any sense). But don't worry, folks; there are plenty more where this came from. After all, as the great philosopher once said, "You can't fix stupid."

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