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Overturns the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA rule that rescinds the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, so the rule has no force or effect.

Official title: 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".

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 03-AUG-2026
Referred 03-AUG-2026
On the calendar 15-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Declares that Congress disapproves the rule published at 91 Fed. Reg. 43300 (July 14, 2026).
  • States that the rule shall have no force or effect.
  • Concerns the rule titled 'Rescinding the Definition of Harm Under the Endangered Species Act.'
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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) Cosponsors · 2
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