S.J. Res. 11, Public Law 119-3

The rule has no legal force and cannot be implemented or enforced.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources” rule published on September 3, 2024.
• Prevents the rule from taking effect or being enforced.

Who it affects ​

• The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
• People and organizations that would have been subject to the rule.

Context ​

The joint resolution was approved on March 14, 2025.

Breakdown ​

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”. ​

This joint resolution rejects the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s rule titled “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.” As a result, the rule has no legal force or effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s marine archaeological resources rule.
• The rejected rule was published on September 3, 2024.
• The rule cannot take effect or be enforced.
• The joint resolution was approved on March 14, 2025.