US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HJRES 78Passed Origin Chamber

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".

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Overview

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that designated the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt as an endangered species. It utilizes the congressional review act to disapprove of the rule, effectively removing the protections afforded to this fish species under the Endangered Species Act. This action aims to prevent the longfin smelt from being listed as endangered.

Key provisions

Congress disapproves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule.
The rule’s provisions shall have no force or effect.
The resolution utilizes the congressional review act.
It specifically targets a rule regarding the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt.
The action removes protections for the longfin smelt under the Endangered Species Act.

Who is affected

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
San Francisco Bay-Delta region
Longfin Smelt
Endangered Species Act
Congress

Notable changes

Removes the endangered species status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt.
Undermines the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision-making authority regarding endangered species listings.

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Legislative history

12 recorded actions

Mar 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Apr 28, 2025House

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.

May 1, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 1, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)

May 1, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)

May 1, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 1, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.

May 1, 2025House

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.

May 1, 2025House

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

May 5, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

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