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; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

6/11/2024, 4:13 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 118 hjres 158 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, as well as designating critical habitat. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The bill seeks to challenge the rule submitted by the Fish and Wildlife Service, which outlines the criteria and process for listing species as endangered or threatened, as well as designating critical habitat for these species. The bill argues that the rule may have negative implications for various industries and landowners, potentially restricting land use and development in areas designated as critical habitat.

If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Fish and Wildlife Service, preventing it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the interests of landowners and industries, while opponents believe that it undermines efforts to conserve endangered and threatened species. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 158 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between conservation efforts and economic interests in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 158

Introduced on
2024-05-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/23/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 118 hjres 158 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, as well as designating critical habitat. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The bill seeks to challenge the rule submitted by the Fish and Wildlife Service, which outlines the criteria and process for listing species as endangered or threatened, as well as designating critical habitat for these species. The bill argues that the rule may have negative implications for various industries and landowners, potentially restricting land use and development in areas designated as critical habitat.

If passed, this bill would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Fish and Wildlife Service, preventing it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the interests of landowners and industries, while opponents believe that it undermines efforts to conserve endangered and threatened species. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 158 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between conservation efforts and economic interests in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding 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; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.