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Resolution · 119th Congress · SJRES 204
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 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".
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Introduced 2026-08-03Topic: environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to cancel a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That rule, published July 14, 2026, removed the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. If the resolution is enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.
Sponsors
- Adam B. Schiff Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618. | |
| 2026-09-15 | Senate | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | report |
| 2026-09-15 | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). | report | |
| 2026-08-03 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | refer |
| 2026-08-03 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |