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".

Chamber Passed·5/5/25

Congress disapproves a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on endangered status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt.

Federal HJR78 expresses disapproval of a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered status of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt. This disapproval nullifies the rule's effect, which was published on July 30, 2024. The resolution follows congressional procedures for disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

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Passed the House · 216–195 · May 5, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

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History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate.

May 1, 2025

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)

May 1, 2025

House

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.