A joint resolution 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; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 81 of the 118th Congress, proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concerning regulations for interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act. The rule relates to the coordination between federal agencies in protecting endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution was introduced in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No official summary or full bill text is available to provide detailed provisions of the resolution.
S.J.Res. 81 sought to nullify a specific NMFS rule on interagency cooperation for endangered species protection but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution targets a rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service related to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act.
- It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The resolution failed or expired without further legislative action as of the latest update in January 2025.
['Federal agencies involved in endangered species protection and interagency coordination', 'Environmental protection organizations monitoring regulatory changes', 'Stakeholders in wildlife conservation impacted by NMFS regulations']
['Lack of detailed bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific regulatory changes targeted', 'Potential challenges in implementation or enforcement if the disapproval had passed', 'Possible impacts on interagency coordination mechanisms under the Endangered Species Act']
The resolution is part of congressional oversight of administrative rules under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code). It reflects legislative review of NMFS regulatory actions related to endangered species protection. The failure or expiration of the resolution indicates it did not garner sufficient support or priority to advance through the legislative process during the 118th Congress.
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['Continued application of the NMFS rule on interagency cooperation may affect how federal agencies coordinate endangered species protections.', 'The failure of the resolution may influence future congressional oversight approaches to administrative rules under the Endangered Species Act.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary, which constrains detailed public and oversight analysis. The resolution's failure to advance highlights the importance of tracking committee actions and legislative status to assess the practical impact of congressional disapproval measures under the Congressional Review Act.
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