Bill · H.J.Res. 111· House(119-HJRES-111)

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 "Barred Owl Management Strategy".

Age: 58 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Troy Nehls
Cosponsors: - 27 - 15

Animals

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a rule from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The specific rule concerns the "Barred Owl Management Strategy" which was issued on September 6, 2024. This action follows a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office concluding the record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act. If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Reducing federal wildlife management strategies often benefits rural residents who may be impacted by federal land or wildlife regulations.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
By disapproving a federal agency rule, the resolution limits federal regulatory reach over wildlife management.

The opposite

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The resolution would nullify the Barred Owl Management Strategy, which is a conservation measure aimed at managing owl populations.