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H.J.Res. 78

Introduced

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 3/21/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

5/5/2025 • Senate

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.

Introduced in House • 3/21/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCaliforniaCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesFishes

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

0
Democrats
9
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Republican • CA-1

Sponsored 3/21/2025

Cosponsors (8)

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Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

R-CA-41

Joined 3/21/2025

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Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

R-CA-20

Joined 3/21/2025

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

R-CA-48

Joined 3/21/2025

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Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

R-CA-40

Joined 3/21/2025

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Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

R-CA-5

Joined 3/21/2025

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Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

R-CA-22

Joined 3/21/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 21, 2025

Committee Review

April 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.

Floor Debate

May 1, 2025

Passed Chamber

May 1, 2025

Other Chamber

May 5, 2025

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in House5/1/2025
Introduced in House3/21/2025

Related Bills (1)

H.Res. 354

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

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Details

Bill TypeHJRES
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors8