House Joint Resolution 52
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Mitigation Policy".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
52
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on November 21, 2016. The rule revised USFWS's policy about mitigating the adverse impacts of land and water developments on fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
January 31, 2017
01/31/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/31/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E109)
01/31/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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