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; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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AI Government Intelligence™This House Joint Resolution (HJRES 162) from the 118th Congress proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that would designate the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The resolution seeks to nullify the USFWS rule that grants endangered species status to this particular lizard species. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No full bill text or official summary is available to provide additional details on the specific provisions or arguments within the resolution.
HJRES 162 aimed to reject the endangered species designation for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
- The resolution targets a specific USFWS rule concerning the endangered status of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- The bill did not progress and is recorded as failed or expired as of the latest update.
['Stakeholders opposed to the endangered species designation for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, potentially including certain landowners, industries, or local governments affected by the designation.', "The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, as the agency whose rule is being reviewed, may experience procedural or regulatory impacts depending on the resolution's outcome."]
['The resolution involves congressional disapproval of an administrative rule, raising considerations about the balance of authority between Congress and federal agencies.', 'Potential implementation challenges could arise if the disapproval affects conservation efforts or regulatory clarity for the species.', "Costs related to enforcement or changes in land use policy may be impacted depending on the resolution's effect on the endangered species status."]
This resolution is part of the congressional oversight process under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. It reflects legislative engagement with environmental regulatory actions concerning endangered species protections. The resolution's referral to the House Committee on Natural Resources aligns with the committee's jurisdiction over wildlife and environmental issues. The failure or expiration of the bill indicates it did not gain sufficient legislative support to override the agency rule.
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['If enacted, the disapproval could reduce regulatory protections for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, potentially affecting habitat conservation efforts and land use policies in areas where the species is found.', 'The resolution may influence future interactions between Congress and federal agencies regarding endangered species listings and environmental regulations.', 'Local governments and industries might experience changes in compliance requirements or economic impacts related to land development and resource use.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis of specific provisions or enforcement mechanisms. The resolution's referral to committee without further action suggests limited legislative momentum. Transparency considerations include monitoring how congressional disapproval resolutions are used to influence agency rulemaking and the implications for environmental policy oversight.
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