Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation".
Summary
This joint resolution would nullify a 2024 rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service that updated how federal agencies coordinate under the Endangered Species Act. The targeted rule revised the procedures for "interagency cooperation," which is the process where federal agencies consult with wildlife experts to ensure their projects—such as infrastructure, energy, or land management—do not jeopardize protected species or their habitats.
If passed, this resolution would revert these specific environmental review standards to their previous versions and prevent the agency from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future. For citizens, this could lead to changes in how federal projects are approved in their communities, potentially affecting the speed of development and the level of environmental scrutiny applied to local construction or conservation efforts.