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119th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 78 — 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".

“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".”

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Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
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Referred
Mar 21, 2025
Natural Resources
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Committee
Apr 28, 2025
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House floor
May 1, 2025
Passed House
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Senate
May 5, 2025
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

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HOUSEpassageMay 1, 2025

On Passage: H J RES 78 Congressional disapproval, 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”

H.J.Res. 78

Passed
Timeline · 10 actions
May 5, 2025
Received in the Senate.
May 1, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354.
May 1, 2025
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.
May 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
May 1, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 1, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113).ROLL CALLpass
May 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.