HJRES 78 · introduced · niche
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".
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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".
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What this bill does
- This resolution cancels the Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to protect San Francisco Bay-Delta longfin smelt under the Endangered Species Act.
- The change affects the longfin smelt fish population and entities operating in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region.
- The rule published July 30, 2024, is immediately nullified if this resolution passes.
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How would removing endangered species protections for longfin smelt affect water management and agricultural operations in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region?
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What evidence supports the Fish and Wildlife Service's original decision to protect longfin smelt, and what are the arguments for overturning it?
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Which groups depend on the current Bay-Delta ecosystem, and how might they be impacted differently if this protection is canceled?
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Sponsor · R-CA-1
Doug LaMalfa
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Introduced 2025-05-05
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Legislative timeline
2025-05-05 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
2025-05-01 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
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.
2025-05-01 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
2025-04-28 · house · Floor
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.
2025-03-21 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-03-21 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-03-21 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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