Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 157 (HJRES 157) from the 118th Congress is a congressional disapproval measure under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. It targets a specific rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concerning the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, including the designation of critical habitat. The resolution seeks to nullify or reject this NMFS rule. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No detailed summary or full text of the bill is available in the source data.
HJRES 157 was a congressional effort to disapprove a NMFS rule on endangered species listings and critical habitat designations, but it did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The bill is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service related to endangered and threatened species listings and critical habitat designations.
- It is grounded in the Congressional Review Act framework (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 23, 2024, and did not progress further, resulting in its failure or expiration.
['National Marine Fisheries Service (if the rule is disapproved, it may affect their regulatory authority)', 'Environmental and wildlife advocacy groups (depending on the content of the rule, they may be affected by its disapproval)', 'Industries or sectors regulated by endangered species listings and critical habitat designations (such as fishing, development, or land use sectors)']
['Lack of detailed bill text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions and their implications.', 'Disapproval of agency rules can create regulatory uncertainty for stakeholders affected by endangered species protections.', 'The use of the Congressional Review Act to overturn agency rules may raise questions about the balance of authority between Congress and federal agencies.']
HJRES 157 was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It reflects congressional oversight of federal agency rulemaking under the Congressional Review Act. The bill's failure or expiration indicates it did not receive sufficient legislative support or priority to advance.
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['If the rule were disapproved, it could affect conservation efforts and habitat protections, potentially impacting biodiversity and ecosystem health.', 'Disapproval may influence future agency rulemaking strategies and congressional oversight approaches related to environmental regulations.', "Regulated industries might experience changes in compliance costs or operational constraints depending on the rule's status."]
The lack of an official summary and full bill text limits comprehensive analysis and public transparency. The bill's use of the Congressional Review Act highlights the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially reversing federal agency rules, which is a critical area for transparency and accountability. Monitoring the legislative process and availability of detailed information is important for informed public engagement.
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