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HJRES156FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Resolution to Overturn Fish and Wildlife Service Rule

Original title: HJRES 156: Congress Considers Disapproving Fish and Wildlife Service Rule

May 23, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution would remove federal regulatory requirements for interagency cooperation on endangered species, potentially changing how federal projects are reviewed for environmental impacts.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency's regulatory rule would be invalidated if the resolution is passed.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent federal rule regarding how government agencies coordinate on endangered species protections. If passed, the rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on April 5, 2024, would be nullified and have no legal effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution would remove federal regulatory requirements for interagency cooperation on endangered species, potentially changing how federal projects are reviewed for environmental impacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to invalidate a specific rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding interagency cooperation on endangered species.
Is this rule currently in effect?
The resolution aims to stop the rule from having any , effectively nullifying the regulation published on April 5, 2024.

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific, recently finalized environmental regulation.

Connected Entities

otherchapter 8 of title 5specific section of the U.S. Code governing congressional disapprovalMap →
organizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Servicesubmitted the rule being challengedMap →
otherUnited States Codelegal framework for the congressional disapproval processMap →

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  • Controversy75
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