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Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 69

Barred Owl Management: Blocking Federal Strategy

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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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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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.

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Oct 29, 2025Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.

Oct 15, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.

Oct 15, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jul 24, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Jul 24, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralOct 29, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

25
72
Democrat
2 – 42 · 1
Republican
22 – 29 · 2
Independent
1 – 1
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

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".

Bill NumberSJRES 69
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.

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