H.J.Res. 78: 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".
A House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] |
| Policy area | Animals |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-05 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-21):
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. The rule lists the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt, a fish species of the Pacific Coast, as an endangered species. Thus, the joint resolution removes protection for the species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ken Calvert | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Vince Fong | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Darrell Issa | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Young Kim | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Tom McClintock | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Kevin Kiley | R CA 2025-03-25 |
| Jay Obernolte | R CA 2025-03-25 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.J.Res. 78?
H.J.Res. 78 is a House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.J.Res. 78 are available on congress.gov.
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