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H.J.Res. 78119th CongressINTRODUCEDREPUBLICAN

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".

Introduced Mar 21, 20258 cosponsorsSource

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.

How Congress Voted

House roll call 113 — May 1, 2025
424 votes
212(50%)
Yea
192(45%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
20(5%)
Not voting

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
May 5, 2025

Received in the Senate.

Senate
May 1, 2025

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

House
May 1, 2025

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

House
May 1, 2025

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

May 1, 2025

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

House
May 1, 2025

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

House
May 1, 2025

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.

House
May 1, 2025

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

House
Apr 28, 2025

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.

House
Mar 21, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

House
Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House