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Resolution to Overturn Endangered Species Protections for Six Texas Mussels

Original title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States...

June 21, 2024

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What this does

The resolution would remove federal endangered species protections and habitat restrictions for six mussel species in Texas, potentially altering land-use and water-management requirements for developers, landowners, and local governments in the affected regions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Landowners in Texas

The resolution would remove federal land-use restrictions associated with the critical habitat designations for the listed mussel species.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency's regulatory action would be nullified by Congress, preventing the enforcement of the specific rule.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to nullify a federal rule that grants endangered or threatened status to six species of freshwater mussels found in Texas. If passed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recent protections and designations for these mussels would be invalidated and have no legal effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution would remove federal endangered species protections and habitat restrictions for six mussel species in Texas, potentially altering land-use and water-management requirements for developers, landowners, and local governments in the affected regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if this resolution passes?
The federal rule protecting these six mussel species would be invalidated, meaning the protections and habitat designations would no longer be legally enforceable.
Which species are affected by this resolution?
The species are the Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, False Spike, and Texas Fawnsfoot.

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