H.J.Res. 78 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 21, 2025, sponsored by Doug LaMalfa with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Animals
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 1, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (May 5, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 1, 2025 · Passed216–195
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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