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 "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
Wildlife Protection: Blocking the Barred Owl Management Plan
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from both parties, it faces a difficult path. The White House often blocks efforts to overturn rules made by its own agencies.
Key Points
- This resolution aims to stop a federal plan created by the Fish and Wildlife Service to manage barred owls in the Pacific Northwest. The plan was designed to protect the smaller northern spotted owl by removing its more aggressive competitor.
- If passed, the Fish and Wildlife Service would be banned from carrying out its current strategy. This would likely stop any planned efforts to kill barred owls as a way to save other owl species.
- The bill is supported by a mix of Republicans and Democrats. Many critics of the original plan argue that killing one species of bird to save another is cruel or an ineffective use of government resources.
- This action uses a specific law that lets Congress cancel rules made by government agencies. If the resolution becomes law, the agency cannot create a similar rule in the future without new permission from Congress.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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 "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
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