Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".

Sponsored byRep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]CA· Introduced 21 March 2025

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Received in the Senate.

5 May 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 25 April 2025

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt and published on July 30, 2024. The rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt, a fish species of the Pacific Coast, as an endangered species. Thus, the joint resolution removes protection for the species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

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12 actions

Received in the Senate.
5 May 2025 · IntroReferral
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
1 May 2025 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
1 May 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
1 May 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
1 May 2025 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
28 April 2025 · Floor
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
21 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

8 cosponsors

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Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]CA

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Republican:Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]CA
Republican:Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA
Republican:Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
Republican:Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]CA
Republican:Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]CA
Republican:Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]CA
Republican:Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]CA
Republican:Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]CA

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Animals

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCaliforniaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesFishes

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Natural Resources Committee
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- Referred To21 Mar 2025

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