Analyst Brief January 15, 2026

H.J.RES. 140 — 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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Current Status

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Executive Summary

H.J. Res. 140 aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning Public Land Order No. 7917, which relates to the withdrawal of federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota. The resolution seeks to exert congressional oversight over the BLM's actions, potentially impacting land use and resource management in the specified counties. The resolution was submitted on January 12, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor

Mr. Stauber

Bill Number

H. J. RES. 140

Session

119th

Co-Sponsors

None
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Arguments For

  • Asserts congressional authority over executive agency actions, reinforcing the separation of powers.
  • Addresses local concerns regarding land use and resource management in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, potentially boosting local support.
  • Provides an opportunity to review and potentially revise land management policies that may be outdated or ineffective.

Likely Supporters

None specified

Arguments Against

  • May face opposition from environmental groups who support the BLM's land withdrawal for conservation purposes.
  • Could be viewed as undermining the expertise and authority of the Bureau of Land Management in land management decisions.
  • Risk of creating uncertainty for stakeholders who rely on the existing land management policies.

Likely Opponents

None specified

📋 Key Provisions

  • Disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding Public Land Order No. 7917.
  • Concerns the withdrawal of federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
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The resolution disapproves a rule by the Bureau of Land Management.

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"That Congress disapproves the rule"

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The rule relates to Public Land Order No. 7917.

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"Public Land Order No. 7917"

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The withdrawal of federal lands affects Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

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"Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis"

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The resolution was submitted on January 12, 2026.

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"JANUARY 12, 2026"

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The rule will have no force or effect if the resolution passes.

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"shall have no force or effect"