{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-begich-celebrates-presidential-signing-hj-res-131-and-hj-res", "Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska\u2019s Resource Future", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Dec. 11, 2025 \u2013 Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office as the President signed H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106 into law - two major Congressional Review Act resolutions led by Congressman Begich. These measures reverse restrictive Biden-era actions that locked up millions of acres across Alaska and stalled vital energy, mineral, and infrastructure development.\n\nWith today\u2019s action, Congressman Begich has now had four bills signed into law during his first year in Congress - a historic pace for a freshman Member and a clear demonstration of his commitment to both unlocking Alaska\u2019s potential and telling Alaska\u2019s story in Washington.\n\n\u201cAlaska\u2019s story is one of vast potential and opportunity. For too long that story was sidelined. This year, we changed that. Today\u2019s bill signings continue a generational shift in how our nation views Alaska\u2019s abundance and Alaska\u2019s role in securing America\u2019s future,\u201d said Congressman Begich. \u201cWhen Alaska is empowered to responsibly develop its resources, America is stronger, our economy is more secure, and our communities - from the North Slope to the Interior - have the opportunity to thrive. I am grateful for the longstanding work of Senator Murkowski and Senator Sullivan in the Senate and their commitment to Alaska. We are unlocking opportunity across the state at an historic pace, and I am proud to deliver these results for Alaskans.\u201d\n\nH.J. Res. 131 \u2013 Restoring Lawful Access to the 1002 Area and Strengthening America\u2019s Energy Future\n\nH.J. Res. 131 overturns the Biden administration\u2019s 2024 Record of Decision that halted oil and gas development across 1.16 million acres of the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge\u2019s Coastal Plain. By restoring the 2020 ROD, the resolution revives a balanced, lawful program that Congress established specifically for energy development and reinforces President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14154, which prioritizes unlocking Alaska\u2019s strategic resources.\n\nThis measure ensures access to an estimated 7.7 billion barrels of oil in the 1002 Area - critical for revitalizing throughput in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, securing long-term national energy supply, and strengthening America\u2019s strategic posture.\n\nH.J. Res. 106 \u2013 Repealing the Central Yukon RMP and Reopening Opportunity in Alaska\u2019s Interior\n\nH.J. Res. 106 repeals the Biden administration\u2019s Central Yukon Resource Management Plan, which locked up more than 13 million acres in one of Alaska\u2019s most impoverished regions. The plan restricted access to lands essential for energy production, critical minerals, and infrastructure corridors.\n\nUnder the resolution, multiple-use management is restored, opening access to:\n\n1.86 million acres previously closed under \u201ccritical environmental concern\u201d designations\n\n330,000 acres of essential transportation and utility corridors\n\nAdditional lands for oil, gas, and mineral leasing, supporting jobs and state revenue\n\nThe passage of H.J. Res. 106 marked Congressman Begich\u2019s third bill to pass both chambers this Congress - and one of the fastest turnarounds for a freshman in modern Alaska history.\n\nToday\u2019s signings reflect a sustained effort by Congressman Begich to restore Alaska\u2019s long-standing commitments under federal law, and secure generational economic opportunity for communities across the state and the nation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-begich-celebrates-presidential-signing-hj-res-131-and-hj-res"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8982580620795488, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}