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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".
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''.
Summary
- Disapproves a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" published on July 14, 2026.
- Nullifies the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
1 cosponsor
Actions (2)
- Aug 3, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
- Aug 3, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Text versions (1)
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 3, 2026
Mr. Schiff (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
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”.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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” (91 Fed. Reg. 43300 (July 14, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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