H.J.Res. 131 // December 4, 2025
H.J. Res. 131
Sponsor: Nicholas Begich (R-AK)
This joint resolution opens public land for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the record of decision (ROD) issued by the Bureau of Land Management on December 9, 2024, for the program that leases, develops, produces, and transports oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain program area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 6 million acres of the program area available for oil and gas leasing.
Energy Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 49 | 43.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 45 | 47.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.6% |