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 Summary: Congressional Disapproval of Barred Owl Management Rule This joint resolution would reject a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule regarding how to manage barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California. If passed, it would overturn the agency's "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy," which outlines plans for controlling the barred owl population in these three states. The bill uses a congressional disapproval process that allows Congress to veto federal regulations under administrative law procedures. The barred owl management strategy has been controversial because it involves lethal removal of barred owls to protect the threatened northern spotted owl, an endangered species.

The bill would affect the Fish and Wildlife Service's ability to implement this management plan and could impact timber and environmental stakeholders who have different views on the strategy. The resolution was introduced by Rep. John Kennedy (R-LA) and currently remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.