H.J.Res. 78 · 119th Congress

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 San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".

Introduced on Mar 21, 2025 by Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-1). 8 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 5, 2025): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
Cosponsors
8
0 from the other party
Policy area
Animals
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • California
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of the Interior
  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Fishes

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025). Public domain.

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt and published on July 30, 2024. The rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt, a fish species of the Pacific Coast, as an endangered species. Thus, the joint resolution removes protection for the species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Doug LaMalfaR-CA-1Sponsor

Independents · 1

Republicans · 7

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    May 1, 2025· House· Passage· Passed 216–195

History

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  1. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Mar 21, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Apr 28, 2025 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  5. May 1, 2025 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
  6. May 1, 2025 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  7. May 1, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
  8. May 1, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)House · Roll call 113
  10. May 1, 2025 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)House · Roll call 113
  11. May 1, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. May 5, 2025 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE4 reports
    $370K reported (all issues)
  2. Association of California Water Agencies3 reports
    $345K reported (all issues)
  3. Earthjustice Action1 report
    $179.6K reported (all issues)
  4. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC1 report
    $290K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025.

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