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Resolution to Overturn U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Rule

Original title: HJRES 158: Congressional Disapproval of USFWS Rule on Endangered Species

Record date · May 23, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent federal rule that updates how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists endangered species and designates their s. If passed, the rule would be nullified and lose all legal force.

Why it matters

The resolution directly challenges the regulatory framework used to protect wildlife, which determines land-use restrictions and conservation requirements for property owners and developers across the United States.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency's regulatory action is subject to invalidation by this resolution.

Directly affected

Property owners and developers

These groups are subject to land-use and conservation requirements dictated by the endangered species listing and habitat designation rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses Congressional Review Act authority to cancel a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding how species are listed as endangered and how their habitats are protected.
What happens if this passes?
The rule published on April 5, 2024, would be invalidated and would no longer be enforceable by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Where This Stands

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Version history

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to bypass standard agency rulemaking processes, indicating a direct legislative attempt to override executive branch regulatory authority.

Connected Entities

United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Code
OrganizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Submitted the rule being challenged”Map →
otherUnited States Code“Legal framework for the congressional disapproval process”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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