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Disapproves the Fish and Wildlife Service's record of decision on a barred owl management strategy in Washington, Oregon, and California, so that the decision 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 relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

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Senate

Introduced 24-JUL-2025

Referred 24-JUL-2025

On the calendar 15-OCT-2025

Key points

Disapproves the Fish and Wildlife Service record of decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy in Washington, Oregon, and California, issued September 6, 2024.
Declares that the record of decision shall have no force or effect.
Relies on a May 28, 2025 Government Accountability Office opinion that the record of decision is a rule under the Congressional Review Act.

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Committee referrals (1)

Environment and Public Works Committee (Senate)

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor John Kennedy (R-LA) Cosponsors · 5

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5 Republicans

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