To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 9901 is a short bill that would nullify a specific federal regulation. It targets a final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2026, that rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act. If enacted, the bill would declare that rule to have no force or effect, effectively blocking it from being implemented or enforced.
The bill primarily affects federal wildlife agencies (FWS and NOAA), which administer the Endangered Species Act, and any parties—such as landowners, developers, or businesses—whose activities are regulated based on how “harm” to endangered species is defined. By nullifying the rescission rule, the bill would prevent the change in definition from taking legal effect, though the text does not specify what definition would apply instead or what the practical regulatory consequences would be.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), with Rep. Mike Quigley as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it must be considered by that committee before any further action, such as a committee vote, floor debate, or passage by the House, could occur. It has not yet been voted on or become law.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9901 do?
- H.R. 9901 is a short bill that would nullify a specific federal regulation. It targets a final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2026, that rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act. If enacted, the bill would declare that rule to have no force or effect, effectively blocking it from being implemented or enforced. The bill primarily affects federal wildlife agencies (FWS and NOAA), which administer the Endangered Species Act, and any parties—such as landowners, developers, or businesses—whose activities are regulated based on how “harm” to endangered species is defined. By nullifying the rescission rule, the bill would prevent the change in definition from taking legal effect, though the text does not specify what definition would apply instead or what the practical regulatory consequences would be. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), with Rep. Mike Quigley as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it must be considered by that committee before any further action, such as a committee vote, floor debate, or passage by the House, could occur. It has not yet been voted on or become law.
- Has H.R. 9901 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9901. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9901?
- H.R. 9901 was sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), with 15 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9901?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (23 Jul 2026).
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