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".

HJRES 78119th Congress
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Topic: Animals

Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R) - CA

Summary

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.

Legislative Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Animals; California; Congressional oversight; Department of the Interior; Endangered and threatened species; Fishes

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

2025-05-05

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