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HCR 87

WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for correspondence issued by a United States senator

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy LaCombe

Louisiana expresses support for Senator Kennedy’s Jan 6, 2026 letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on wildlife/habitat matters.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 87

Summary of Bill: HCR 87 (Louisiana, 2026)

Overview

  • Bill Type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR)
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Subject: Wildlife/Habitat
  • Sponsor: Representative Jeremy LaCombe (with co-sponsor)
  • Purpose: Express legislative support for a January 6, 2026 letter from U.S. Senator John N. Kennedy to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature’s full support for a specific letter submitted by U.S. Senator John N. Kennedy to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on January 6, 2026.
  • The aim is to publicly endorse the senator’s communications to federal wildlife authorities, signaling alignment with the senator’s position or recommendations regarding wildlife/habitat policy.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Expression of Support: The core provision is a formal expression of legislative support for Senator Kennedy’s January 6, 2026 letter to the FWS.
  • Transmission of Resolution: Requires that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Who/What is Affected

  • Federal Agency Interaction: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the recipient of the transmitted copy, reinforcing federal-state commentary on wildlife/habitat matters.
  • Louisiana Legislative Body: The Louisiana Legislature (through HCR 87) publicly articulates its support and positions regarding wildlife policy as raised by a federal official.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title and lies over under the rules (typical procedural step prior to final passage in the Louisiana House; status may proceed to a vote depending on committee and floor actions).
  • Effective Date: Not specified in the text. As a concurrent resolution, it typically takes effect upon enactment by both chambers and publication, if applicable, but many concurrent resolutions declaring support are informational and ceremonial.
  • Effective Duration: Not specified; generally applicable for the 2026 legislative session unless otherwise stated.

Additional Notes

  • TheDigest and official summary indicate the bill is primarily commemorative and symbolic, aimed at signaling alignment with a U.S. senator’s position rather than creating new law or imposing regulatory changes.
  • The bill’s action is limited to formal recognition and an official transmission to the federal agency.

Practical Implications

  • For stakeholders in Louisiana wildlife/habitat policy, HCR 87 signals bipartisan or cross-government collaboration in environmental matters by elevating a senator’s federal communication to the attention of the FWS.
  • It does not, by itself, create or modify regulatory standards, funding, or programmatic actions at the state or federal level.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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