SJR9: 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; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

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This joint resolution attempts to reject a Fish and Wildlife Service rule that classifies two populations of lesser prairie-chickens differently under the Endangered Species Act. The northern population would be listed as threatened (at risk but not critically endangered), while the southern population would be listed as endangered (at higher risk). Under a congressional review process, lawmakers can disapprove of new agency rules within a set timeframe. The President vetoed this resolution, preventing it from becoming law.

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