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    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".

    Type and Bill Number: HJRES.78

    Congress Number: 119

    Status: Passed House

    Last Status Update: Thu, 01 May 2025

    Chamber: House of Representatives

    Topics

    • Agriculture and Food
    • Government Operations
    • U.S. States and Territories
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Legal System and Law Enforcement

    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.

    Sponsors

    • Ken Calvert
    • Vince Fong
    • Darrell Issa
    • Young Kim
    • Kevin Kiley
    • Doug LaMalfa
    • Tom McClintock
    • Jay Obernolte
    • David G. Valadao