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; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species.

Bill 118 hjres 29 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the status of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. The rule in question pertains to the classification of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as a threatened species with a Section 4(d) rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment, and as an endangered species for the Southern Distinct Population Segment.

The bill seeks to challenge this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is a species of bird that has been the subject of conservation efforts due to declining populations and habitat loss.

Supporters of the bill argue that the rule could have negative impacts on landowners and industries in the affected areas, as it could restrict land use and development. They also question the scientific basis for the classification of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as threatened or endangered. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, believe that the rule is necessary to protect the species and its habitat from further decline. They argue that the classification is based on sound scientific evidence and is crucial for the conservation of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 29 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between conservation efforts and economic interests. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides on the disapproval of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.