The House on Thursday voted to overturn another rule released during the tail end of the Biden administration, sending the resolution to President Donald Trump for a signature.
Congress utilized the Congressional Review Act to undo the regulation, which relates to offshore drilling. That law allows Congress to overturn newly issued rules by a simple majority.
The House passed S.J. Res. 11 by a vote of 221-202, with a number of Democrats joining Republicans. The measure, offered by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), passed the Senate last week 54-44 with some Democratic votes.
The Biden-era rule requires oil companies to complete an archaeological assessment before drilling to protect historical resources like shipwrecks from damage. Republicans and some Democrats argued it was unnecessary.
