HJRES 78 119th Congress

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".

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

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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.

Vote Result

Passed House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)

Actions

2025-05-05T00:00:00

Received in the Senate.

2025-05-01T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2025-05-01T00:00:00

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)

2025-05-01T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)

2025-05-01T00:00:00

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2025-05-01T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.

2025-05-01T00:00:00

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.

2025-05-01T00:00:00

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)

2025-04-28T00:00:00

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.

2025-03-21T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-03-21T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-03-21T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

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