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Disapproval of Endangered Species Protection for Longfin Smelt Fish

The U.S. Congress has rejected the decision to protect the Longfin Smelt fish species in the San Francisco Bay. This means that previous regulations concerning the protection of this species will not be in effect, potentially impacting local ecosystems and economic activities reliant on water resources.
Key points
Rules protecting the Longfin Smelt fish in San Francisco Bay have been invalidated.
This decision may affect the natural environment and local communities dependent on the bay's waters.
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2025-05-01
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Against 195
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
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".
Print number: HJRES 78
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
Voting date: 2025-05-01
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 113