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".

Adam B. Schiff

Democrat · CA · Senator

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• Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Original· 2026-08-03
• Ron Wyden (D-OR)· 2026-09-15

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.

2026-09-15

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Congress is considering blocking a rule change that would narrow what counts as "harm" to endangered species under federal law, which could make it easier for businesses and developers to operate in ways that affect protected animals without needing special permits. If approved, this would overturn the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's attempt to limit protections for endangered species. The change would primarily affect companies involved in construction, logging, and other development projects, as well as conservation groups working to protect wildlife.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 204 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 204 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''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2026 Mr. Schiff (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ 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''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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'' (91 Fed. Reg. 43300 (July 14, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

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