Bill · S.J.Res. 204· Senate(119-SJRES-204)
A joint resolution 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 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule recently submitted by federal agencies. The rule in question was submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It relates to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act." If passed, this resolution would provide for congressional disapproval of that rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Consequently, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution preserves the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, thereby maintaining stronger protections for threatened species.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- 9/15/2026
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island