On December 11, 2025, the President signed five resolutions into law that nullified certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rules. The laws, designated as H.J. Res. 104, 105, 106, 130, and 131, specifically relate to amendments of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan across various regions, including Miles City, North Dakota, Central Yukon, Buffalo, and the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Each resolution effectively overturns existing regulations that guided resource management in these areas, indicating a significant shift in federal land use policy.

The resolutions target specific resource management decisions made by the BLM, suggesting a broader intent to reassess environmental and resource management approaches. The nullification of these rules may impact land stewardship practices and local resource management frameworks, reflecting differing priorities in land use policy. This legislative action underscores the ongoing debate within Congress and the Administration regarding natural resource development and environmental preservation.

The signing of these resolutions is part of a continuous effort by the President and Congress to influence how federal land is managed. Supporters argue that nullifying these regulations will promote economic development and increase energy production in the affected regions. Conversely, critics may express concerns about potential environmental implications and the long-term effects of reversing established management plans.

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