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SJRES 110118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves".

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Sep 19, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This joint resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 110 of the 118th Congress, proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the National Park Service concerning hunting and trapping regulations in Alaska's national preserves. The resolution seeks to nullify the rule under the authority of chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs congressional review of federal regulations. The rule in question relates specifically to hunting and trapping activities within Alaska's national preserves, but the exact content of the rule and the resolution text are not provided in the available data.

Bottom Line

S.J.Res. 110 aims to overturn a National Park Service rule on hunting and trapping in Alaska's national preserves through congressional disapproval, but the resolution failed or expired without further legislative action.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution is a formal mechanism for Congress to disapprove a federal rule under the Congressional Review Act.
  • It targets a National Park Service rule specifically addressing hunting and trapping in Alaska's national preserves.
  • The resolution was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['Congressional members seeking to influence federal wildlife and land management policies in Alaska', "Stakeholders involved in hunting and trapping activities in Alaska's national preserves", 'National Park Service as the agency subject to congressional oversight']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed text limits understanding of specific regulatory changes or impacts', 'Potential conflicts between federal land management policies and local or stakeholder interests', 'Implementation challenges if the resolution had passed, including regulatory uncertainty']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It reflects the use of the Congressional Review Act to challenge federal agency rules, a process that requires timely legislative action. The resolution ultimately failed or expired, indicating it did not receive sufficient support or priority for enactment.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the resolution could influence future rulemaking by the National Park Service and other agencies regarding wildlife management in Alaska.', "Potential shifts in hunting and trapping practices and enforcement in Alaska's national preserves due to regulatory changes.", 'Possible impacts on local economies and indigenous communities reliant on hunting and trapping.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis of the specific regulatory changes targeted. The resolution's referral to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and its subsequent failure or expiration suggest limited legislative momentum. Transparency would be improved by access to the underlying National Park Service rule text and detailed legislative debate records.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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