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HJRES 78 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

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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In plain language: This joint resolution removes federal endangered species protections for the longfin smelt population in the San Francisco Bay-Delta. Lifting these protections eases federal limits on water pumping, agricultural diversions, and construction projects in the Sacramento–San Joaquin river system. While this reduces regulatory constraints for California farms and municipal water users, it removes federal legal tools designed to stop the fish from going extinct.

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Who it affects

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Who it helps

  • Water users and infrastructure operators in the San Francisco Bay-Delta regionEntities and individuals subject to federal restrictions, permitting requirements, or consultation obligations established under the July 30, 2024 endangered species listing are relieved of those specific regulations because the rule is nullified.provisional

Who opposes it

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe bill invalidates the agency's published rule classifying the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt as endangered, depriving the regulation of any legal force or effect.provisional

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What it does

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  1. Nullifies the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that classified the San Francisco Bay-Delta population of the longfin smelt as an endangered species, removing federal endangered species protections and regulations put in place by that rule.

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  • House · May 1, 2025 · YEA-AND-NAY

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  1. May 5, 2025Received in the Senate.
  2. May 1, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 1, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  4. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  5. May 1, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. May 1, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 78.
  7. May 1, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  8. May 1, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1781-1786)
  9. Apr 28, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  10. Mar 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  11. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House
  1. May 5, 2025Received in the Senate.
  2. May 1, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 1, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  4. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1781)
  5. Apr 28, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  6. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “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". (H.J.Res. 78, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hjres-78. Congress.gov record as of Jul 13, 2026.

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