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To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.

USA119th CongressHR-9901| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Ed Case (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to prevent a specific regulatory change by declaring that a final rule issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall have no legal effect. The rule in question is titled "Rescinding the Definition of `Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" and was published on July 14, 2026, in the Federal Register. By nullifying this rule, the legislation effectively blocks the rescission of the existing definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This action ensures that the current interpretation and application of "harm" for endangered species protection remain unchanged, thereby maintaining the established scope of protections for listed species.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Environmental Protection

To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.

USA119th CongressHR-9901| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill seeks to prevent a specific regulatory change by declaring that a final rule issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall have no legal effect. The rule in question is titled "Rescinding the Definition of `Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" and was published on July 14, 2026, in the Federal Register. By nullifying this rule, the legislation effectively blocks the rescission of the existing definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This action ensures that the current interpretation and application of "harm" for endangered species protection remain unchanged, thereby maintaining the established scope of protections for listed species.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Ed Case (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted