A joint resolution 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; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 86 of the 118th Congress, proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning regulations for interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act. The rule in question relates to procedures and requirements for federal agencies to coordinate with the USFWS when their actions may affect endangered or threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No official summary or full bill text is available in the source data.
S.J.Res. 86 sought to nullify a USFWS rule on interagency cooperation for endangered species protections but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution targets a specific rule by the USFWS related to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act.
- It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- The resolution failed or expired without further legislative progress as of the latest update in January 2025.
['United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)', 'Federal agencies involved in environmental regulation and project approvals', 'Environmental protection organizations monitoring endangered species regulations', 'Developers and industries subject to interagency consultation requirements']
["Lack of available full text and official summary limits detailed understanding of the resolution's specific provisions and implications.", 'Potential impacts on the regulatory process for endangered species protections depending on whether the rule is disapproved or upheld.', "Oversight and enforcement mechanisms related to interagency cooperation may be affected by the resolution's outcome."]
The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and reflects a legislative mechanism under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, allowing Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. The referral to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works indicates the committee's jurisdiction over environmental regulatory matters. The failure or expiration of the resolution suggests it did not gain sufficient support or priority for further consideration.
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['If the rule had been disapproved, federal agencies might face delays or changes in consultation procedures affecting project timelines and environmental reviews.', 'Environmental protection efforts could be influenced by changes in interagency coordination requirements, potentially impacting endangered species conservation outcomes.', "Stakeholders such as developers and conservation groups may adjust their strategies based on the regulatory environment shaped by the rule's status."]
The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency would be improved by providing complete legislative documents and detailed explanations of the rule targeted for disapproval. Monitoring the resolution's referral and expiration status highlights the importance of tracking procedural progress in congressional oversight of agency rules.
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