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; 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™This House Joint Resolution (HJRES 158) from the 118th Congress proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, as well as the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act. The resolution seeks to nullify the specific regulatory action taken by the USFWS related to these listings and habitat designations. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text of the bill is provided in the source data.
HJRES 158 aimed to overturn a USFWS rule on endangered species listings and critical habitat designations but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
- The resolution targets a specific USFWS rule regarding endangered and threatened species and critical habitat designations.
- It is a disapproval resolution under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, a mechanism for Congress to nullify federal agency rules.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 23, 2024, but did not progress further and is now failed or expired.
['Congress, by exercising oversight over federal agency rulemaking.', "Entities potentially affected by the USFWS rule, including landowners, industries, and environmental groups, depending on the rule's content (not specified).", 'The USFWS, as the rulemaking agency, may benefit from congressional clarity on regulatory boundaries.']
['Lack of detailed bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and impacts.', 'Disapproval of agency rules can create regulatory uncertainty for stakeholders affected by endangered species protections.', "The resolution's failure to advance may reflect challenges in balancing environmental protection with other policy priorities."]
HJRES 158 was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress as part of congressional oversight of federal regulatory actions under the Endangered Species Act. The use of a disapproval resolution reflects legislative mechanisms to challenge agency rules. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not proceed further, indicating limited legislative momentum or competing priorities in this policy area.
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['If enacted, the disapproval could delay or alter protections for endangered and threatened species and their habitats, potentially affecting conservation efforts.', 'The resolution process may influence future agency rulemaking by signaling congressional willingness to challenge regulatory actions.', 'Failure of the resolution may maintain the status quo, allowing the USFWS rule to remain in effect and continue impacting affected parties.']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits comprehensive analysis and public transparency. The bill's referral to committee without further action suggests limited legislative engagement. Monitoring congressional disapproval resolutions is important as they represent a direct check on agency rulemaking authority under the Administrative Procedure Act framework.
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