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 "Barred Owl Management Strategy".

United States119th CongressHJRES-111House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 23, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The rule in question is titled "Barred Owl Management Strategy" and was originally issued as a record of decision on September 6, 2024. The disapproval is being pursued under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, commonly known as the Congressional Review Act . A letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office, dated May 28, 2025, concluded that this record of decision qualifies as a rule under the Act. Should this joint resolution be enacted, the "Barred Owl Management Strategy" rule would be rendered without any force or effect , effectively nullifying the agency's action.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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