US Federal Senate Bill SJR92

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/28/25
• Refer: 10/28/25

Caption

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"".

Summary

SJR92 is a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would disapprove a Federal Highway Administration rule titled “Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program.” If enacted, the resolution would nullify the FHWA rule and prevent it from taking effect, restoring the prior regulatory framework. The measure is narrowly focused on a specific administrative rule rather than creating a new program or funding stream. Its practical effect would be to preserve existing management-system regulations connected to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program, which relates to roads serving wildlife refuges and related federal lands. The bill does not amend underlying statutory law directly, but it would override the agency action identified in the resolution and bar implementation of that rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Impact

If adopted, SJR92 would have the legal effect of voiding the FHWA rule cited in the resolution and prohibiting the agency from enforcing it. The bill would affect federal transportation and wildlife-refuge road management regulations, particularly those involving coordination between the Federal Highway Administration and the Fish and Wildlife Service. It would not itself create new substantive statutory requirements, but it would preserve the prior regulatory status quo by blocking the rescission of existing management-system regulations.

Sentiment

Based on the available context, the bill appears to be procedural and regulatory in nature, with no recorded committee debate or votes provided. The introduction and referral to the Committee on Environment and Public Works suggest it is being considered through the standard legislative process for a Congressional Review Act resolution. Because no transcripts or vote history are available, there is no clear evidence of broader bipartisan support or opposition in the provided materials.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely whether the FHWA should be allowed to rescind the referenced regulations governing management systems for the Refuge Roads Program and Fish and Wildlife Service-related road coordination. Supporters of the resolution would likely favor keeping the existing regulatory framework in place, while opponents would likely support the agency’s effort to remove or streamline those regulations. The dispute centers on administrative oversight, regulatory burden, and the proper scope of federal management of refuge-road infrastructure.