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 "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
Barred Owl Management: Blocking Federal Strategy
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Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution would cancel a plan created by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage Barred Owls in Washington, Oregon, and California. If passed, the government's strategy would be completely stopped and would have no legal force.
- The federal plan was designed to protect the Northern Spotted Owl, which is a threatened species. Barred Owls are larger and more aggressive birds that have moved into the West, often pushing Spotted Owls out of their nesting areas and competing for the same food.
- This action matters because it affects how the government manages millions of acres of forest land. While the federal agency believes managing Barred Owls is necessary to save Spotted Owls from extinction, this resolution seeks to stop that specific approach.
- By using a "joint resolution of disapproval," Congress is attempting to permanently block this version of the owl management strategy. If it becomes law, the Fish and Wildlife Service would be forbidden from creating a similar plan in the future unless Congress passes a new law allowing it.
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Milestones
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Vote Results
1 voteOn the Motion to Proceed
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Official Title
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 "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
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