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H.J.Res. 78 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
9 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 8 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. LaMalfa, Doug (R-CA) (Introduced 03/21/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.54 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 9 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/05/2025 Received in the Senate. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/21/2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt and published on July 30, 2024. The rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt, a fish species of the Pacific Coast, as an endangered species. Thus, the joint resolution removes protection for the species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
119 HJ 78 EH: 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 78
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt. That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt (89 Fed. Reg. 61029; published July 30, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HJ 78 IH: 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 78IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2025Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Fong, Mr. Issa, Mrs. Kim, Mr. McClintock, and Mr. Valadao) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt. That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt (89 Fed. Reg. 61029; published July 30, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution. |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786) |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution. |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78. |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 05/01/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781) |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781) |
| 05/01/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/05/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/21/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Animals
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