H.J.Res. 78 Passed the House Animals

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] Introduced March 21, 2025 Cosponsors 8 (7 R, 1 I) Latest action May 5, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt and published on July 30, 2024. The rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt, a fish species of the Pacific Coast, as an endangered species. Thus, the joint resolution removes protection for the species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. May 5, 2025 Received in the Senate.
  2. May 1, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 1, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  4. May 1, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  5. May 1, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. May 1, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
  7. May 1, 2025 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.
  8. May 1, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
  9. Apr 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.
  10. Mar 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  11. Mar 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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