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".

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025).

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May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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May 1, 2025 · HousePassed 216–195
Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
On Passage · needed a majority
R 213 yes, 1 noD 3 yes, 194 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

Ken Calvert R-CA-41
Vince Fong R-CA-20
Darrell Issa R-CA-48
Kevin Kiley I-CA-3
Young Kim R-CA-40
Tom McClintock R-CA-5
Jay Obernolte R-CA-23
David G. Valadao R-CA-22