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; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".

5/24/2024, 1:43 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 sjres 86 is a joint resolution in the US Congress that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding regulations for interagency cooperation on endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules.

The rule in question, proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, pertains to how different government agencies work together to protect endangered and threatened species of wildlife and plants. The resolution seeks to challenge and reject this rule, indicating that Congress does not agree with the approach or content of the regulation.

If passed, this joint resolution would effectively nullify the rule put forth by the Fish and Wildlife Service, preventing it from being implemented and enforced. This action would require the agency to go back to the drawing board and potentially revise their regulations based on feedback and input from Congress. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 86 represents a significant step in the legislative process, as Congress exercises its authority to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules that impact the protection of endangered and threatened species in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 86

Introduced on
2024-05-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/16/2024

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 86 is a joint resolution in the US Congress that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding regulations for interagency cooperation on endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules.

The rule in question, proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, pertains to how different government agencies work together to protect endangered and threatened species of wildlife and plants. The resolution seeks to challenge and reject this rule, indicating that Congress does not agree with the approach or content of the regulation.

If passed, this joint resolution would effectively nullify the rule put forth by the Fish and Wildlife Service, preventing it from being implemented and enforced. This action would require the agency to go back to the drawing board and potentially revise their regulations based on feedback and input from Congress. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 86 represents a significant step in the legislative process, as Congress exercises its authority to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules that impact the protection of endangered and threatened species in the United States.
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; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".

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Latest Action5/16/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.