H.J.Res. 46 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". | PoliFocus

H.J.Res. 46118th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat and published on June 24, 2022.

The 2022 rule rescinds an earlier rule which limited the ability of the service to designate an area a critical habitat. Areas designated as critical habitat are subject to certain statutory restrictions.

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Related Legislation

S.J.Res. 23A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
2023-05-15Held at the desk.
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Legislative Actions

2023-03-30
Introduced in House
2023-03-30
Introduced in House
2023-03-30
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2023-04-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
2023-04-18
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2023-04-28
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
2023-04-28
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-04-28
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.
2023-06-05
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-95.
2023-06-05
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-95.
2023-06-05
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.

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