H.J.Res.78 — 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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.78
| Bill | H.J.Res.78 — 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 195 / Present 0 / Not Voting 22 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 3 | 194 | 0 | 16 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 78 is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at disapproving a specific rule established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning the Longfin Smelt, a fish species native to the San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem. The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations.
The rule in question designates the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the Longfin Smelt as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This designation is intended to provide additional protections to the species, which has been experiencing significant population declines due to habitat loss, water management practices, and environmental changes. The USFWS’s action aims to enhance conservation efforts and promote recovery strategies for the Longfin Smelt, which is vital for the ecological health of the Bay-Delta system.
If passed, HJRES 78 would effectively nullify the endangered status of the Longfin Smelt, potentially impacting conservation measures and regulatory protections that benefit the species. The resolution could have broader implications for environmental policy and species protection efforts within the region, affecting various stakeholders, including environmental advocacy groups, local communities, and industries reliant on water resources.
The resolution has progressed through the legislative process and has been received in the Senate for consideration. Key timelines include the period for debate and potential voting in both chambers of Congress, which could influence the future of the Longfin Smelt’s conservation status and the management of the Bay-Delta ecosystem. The outcome of HJRES 78 will determine whether the protections for the Longfin Smelt will remain in place or be rescinded, impacting both the species and the ecological balance of its habitat.
Yea (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (195)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Not Voting (22)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Rutherford
E
Eric Swalwell
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz