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 relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
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What This Bill Does
Congress disapproves of a rule created by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule made the Northern Long-Eared Bat an endangered species (a protected animal in danger of extinction). If passed, this bill would cancel that rule completely.
Who It Affects
The bill directly affects the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It may also impact anyone involved with activities that could affect Northern Long-Eared Bats, though the bill does not specify these groups.
Key Provisions
• Congress disapproves the rule about Northern Long-Eared Bat endangered species status submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Section 1)
• The rule shall have no force or effect (meaning it becomes invalid and unenforceable) (Section 1)
What Changes
The rule protecting the Northern Long-Eared Bat as an endangered species would be cancelled. The bat would no longer have endangered species protections under this particular rule.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
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