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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-78| House
| Updated: 5/5/2025
Doug LaMalfa
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (8)
Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution, H. J. RES. 78, aims to exercise congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to disapprove a specific administrative rule. The rule in question was submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and pertains to the " Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt ." By passing this resolution, Congress intends to prevent the aforementioned rule from taking effect. If enacted, this disapproval would mean the Fish and Wildlife Service's determination to list the San Francisco Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt as an endangered species would be nullified, ensuring it has no legal force or effect .
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786: 3)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Animals
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCaliforniaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesFishes
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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-78| House
| Updated: 5/5/2025
This joint resolution, H. J. RES. 78, aims to exercise congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to disapprove a specific administrative rule. The rule in question was submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and pertains to the " Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt ." By passing this resolution, Congress intends to prevent the aforementioned rule from taking effect. If enacted, this disapproval would mean the Fish and Wildlife Service's determination to list the San Francisco Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt as an endangered species would be nullified, ensuring it has no legal force or effect .
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786: 3)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Doug LaMalfa
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (8)
Natural Resources Committee
Animals
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCaliforniaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesFishes