A joint resolution 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 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".

United States119th CongressSJRES-204Senate
Updated: Aug 3, 2026

Summary

This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to disapprove a specific administrative rule. The rule, submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , pertains to rescinding the definition of 'Harm' as it applies under the Endangered Species Act . By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the agencies' attempt to alter this critical definition. Consequently, the rule titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" would be prevented from taking effect, ensuring that the current understanding and application of 'Harm' under the Act remain unchanged.

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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