Peace Garden News

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management's Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The resolution was introduced by Senator Kevin Cramer and Representative Julie Fedorchak, both from North Dakota, to counter a regulation from the Biden administration that would have limited federal oil and coal development in the state.

Senator Cramer commented on the decision: “The House passage of our CRA is a significant step in canceling the Biden administration’s plan to restrict North Dakota’s energy development. This resolution reaffirms the multiple use doctrine by ensuring North Dakota gets the best long-term plan possible to responsibly utilize our natural resources. I applaud Congresswoman Fedorchak’s leadership in the House. Now it’s time for the Senate to work with the Trump administration and get rid of this disastrous rule.”

According to Senator Cramer, after requests for changes regarding the draft RMP were ignored by federal officials, both he and Representative Fedorchak moved forward with legislation following a Government Accountability Office determination that found the plan could be repealed under CRA guidelines.