A 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 Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".

8/8/2024, 12:43 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 sjres 102 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. The rule in question aims to list the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species, which would provide it with protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Supporters of the resolution argue that listing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as endangered would have negative economic impacts on industries such as oil and gas development in the lizard's habitat. They believe that the rule would hinder economic growth and job creation in the affected areas.

Opponents of the resolution argue that the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is facing significant threats to its survival, including habitat loss and fragmentation. They believe that listing the lizard as endangered is necessary to ensure its long-term survival and to protect the delicate ecosystem in which it lives. The resolution is currently being debated in Congress, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against the disapproval of the rule. It remains to be seen whether the resolution will pass and what impact it will have on the conservation efforts for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 102

Introduced on
2024-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/11/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 sjres 102 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. The rule in question aims to list the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as an endangered species, which would provide it with protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Supporters of the resolution argue that listing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as endangered would have negative economic impacts on industries such as oil and gas development in the lizard's habitat. They believe that the rule would hinder economic growth and job creation in the affected areas.

Opponents of the resolution argue that the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is facing significant threats to its survival, including habitat loss and fragmentation. They believe that listing the lizard as endangered is necessary to ensure its long-term survival and to protect the delicate ecosystem in which it lives. The resolution is currently being debated in Congress, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against the disapproval of the rule. It remains to be seen whether the resolution will pass and what impact it will have on the conservation efforts for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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 Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".

Policy Areas
Animals

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Latest Action7/11/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.