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 Northern Long-Eared Bat".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat and published on November 30, 2022. This rule reclassifies the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) from a threatened species to an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The rule also removes the northern long-eared bat's species-specific rule, which applied only when the bat was listed as a threatened species.

Bill 118 hjres 49 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered species status for the Northern Long-Eared Bat. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs the process for issuing regulations.

The Northern Long-Eared Bat is a species that has been facing population declines due to factors such as habitat loss and the spread of a fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. The Fish and Wildlife Service had proposed to list the bat as an endangered species in order to provide it with additional protections and conservation efforts.

However, this bill seeks to disapprove of the rule that would grant the bat endangered species status. The rationale behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it is likely that there are concerns about the potential economic impacts of such a designation on industries that may be affected by restrictions on land use or development in areas where the bat is found. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 49 represents a debate over the balance between conservation efforts to protect endangered species and the potential economic consequences of such protections. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of this bill on both the Northern Long-Eared Bat and the communities that may be impacted by its conservation status.