HJRES215FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Resolution to Overturn 2024-25 Migratory Bird Hunting Rules

Original title: HJRES 215: Congress Considers Disapproving Fish and Wildlife Service Rule on Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons

October 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

If this resolution is enacted, the current federal framework governing when and how hunters can harvest specific migratory game birds for the 2024-2025 season would be immediately voided, potentially creating a regulatory gap for state and federal wildlife management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Hunters

The resolution would invalidate the federal regulations governing the 2024-2025 hunting seasons for migratory game birds.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency's regulatory action regarding migratory bird hunting would be nullified by Congress.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent federal rule that set the 2024-2025 hunting seasons for specific migratory game birds. If passed, the Fish and Wildlife Service's regulation would be nullified and lose all legal force.

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Why It Matters

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What happens if this resolution passes?

The federal rule governing the 2024-2025 migratory bird hunting seasons would be invalidated and would no longer have any legal force.

Why is Congress involved in this hunting rule?

Under , Congress has the authority to review and disapprove of rules submitted by federal agencies.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific seasonal wildlife management rule, indicating a legislative attempt to override agency-level administrative decisions.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Connected Entities

bill_numberchapter 8 of title 5, United States Code“Legal basis for congressional disapproval”Map →

organizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Submitted the rule being considered for disapproval”Map →

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