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".
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Latest Action · August 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
This joint resolution would reject a rule issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would rescind the current definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2026, and if Congress approves this disapproval resolution, the rule would be invalidated and have no legal effect. The measure affects how federal agencies protect endangered and threatened species by determining what actions constitute harmful interference with those species. The resolution was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Schiff and Mr. Whitehouse and was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for consideration. No specific funding or timeline is mentioned in the legislation, as joint resolutions of disapproval under this congressional review process operate under expedited procedures set by federal law.
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