SJRES 69
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 relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the management of barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California. It uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the agency’s ‘Record of Decision’ from September 6, 2024, effectively nullifying its impact. Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject federal agency rules.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s rule on barred owl management.
- The rule’s ‘Record of Decision’ is declared to be invalid.
- The rule shall have no force or effect.
- This action is based on the Congressional Review Act.
Who is affected
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Landowners and stakeholders in Washington, Oregon, and California affected by barred owl management strategies.
- Barred owl populations in the specified states.
Notable changes
- This resolution directly challenges a specific rule issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
- It utilizes the Congressional Review Act, a tool for Congress to review and overturn federal regulations.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 69
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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 relating to Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California
(issued September 6, 2024, as a record of decision, and a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated May 28, 2025, printed in the Congressional Record on July 10, 2025, on pages S4311–S4313, concluding that such record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.