Bill · H.J.Res. 78· House(119-HJRES-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".
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/5/2025 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Doug LaMalfa
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This joint resolution is a measure to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule was submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered and threatened status of the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the Longfin Smelt. If this resolution passes, the rule will have no force or effect.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The removal of endangered species status may reduce regulatory burdens on water and land use in rural or coastal areas.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The resolution nullifies a rule intended to protect the endangered Longfin Smelt, thereby reducing protections for the species.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution uses congressional authority to overturn a rule established by a federal agency.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 216–195
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
05/01/2025 · Roll call 113 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution ensures the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall have no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens resulting from the disapproval of the rule.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 5/5/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 5/1/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
- 4/28/2025
- 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.
- 3/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Vince FongRepublican · California
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Young KimRepublican · California
Kevin KileyIndependent · California
Tom McClintockRepublican · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
David ValadaoRepublican · California