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Introduced
09/17/2019
09/17/2019
In Committee
09/17/2019
09/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and restore the prior regulations. The bill requires any new rules proposed to analyze and incorporate the impacts of climate change on endangered and threatened species, as well as their habitats. It also prohibits the consideration of economic impacts in listing decisions and ensures the use of the best available science. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that it recognizes the need to clarify inconsistencies in past practices and interpretations under the Endangered Species Act, and acknowledges the importance of providing incentives for landowners to conserve species.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Tom Udall (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 09/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2491/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2491/BILLS-116s2491is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2491/BILLS-116s2491is.pdf.pdf |
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